Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How big is a 20 yard dumpster?
Dumpster dimensions for a 20 yard unit typically run about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4 to 5 feet tall, though 20 yard dumpster measurements shift a little by manufacturer. That box holds around 20 cubic yards of debris, enough for a 20 yard trash dumpster load from a bathroom remodel, a garage cleanout, or several rooms of flooring and drywall. If your project is smaller, a 10 yard dumpster rental may fit the pile better; if you are clearing a whole house, look at a 40 yard dumpster rental instead. Every roll-off truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to drop or pull the box, so measure your driveway or alley before you book. Homeowners doing a weekend teardown often pair the dumpster with a temporary fence rental to keep the site closed off, and contractors add a construction dumpster rental plan across the whole job instead of booking size by size. Not sure this is the right size at all? The dumpster rental cost guide compares all four sizes side by side.
What can I put in a 20 yard dumpster in Milwaukee?
Most household and construction debris is fair game: wood, drywall, shingles, flooring, furniture, yard waste. What is not allowed is listed on what cannot go in a dumpster, and every load has a ceiling covered on dumpster weight limits. Milwaukee sits inside Milwaukee County, and if the dumpster needs to sit in the street or alley rather than a driveway, that touches the public way rules under Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 115, section 115-32, plus Chapter 116 and Chapter 245. Milwaukee Porta Pros has not been able to confirm the exact permit name, fee, or issuing office for that placement, since the city's own PDFs return an error on direct pull, so check with the city before you plan on curb placement. Full detail is on dumpster permit requirements and the general porta potty permit requirements page covers the same public-way question for toilets.
How much does a 20 yard dumpster cost in Milwaukee?
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Weekend rentals for short cleanout jobs run separately from this table; ask about weekend pricing when you call. A delivery fee applies on top of the rental, and it can run from $100 to $500 for a single day depending on distance and access. Full breakdowns of day, week, and month pricing for every size live on dumpster rental cost, and if you're pairing a dumpster with toilets on a jobsite, check porta potty rental cost too.
How many porta potties do I need for a job that also needs a 20 yard dumpster?
That depends on crew size. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets construction toilet ratios at one facility for 20 workers or fewer, rising as crew size grows. The how many porta potties do I need guide walks through the math, and OSHA portable toilet requirements covers the full rule.
Can I put a 20 yard dumpster in my driveway instead of the street?
Yes, a driveway avoids the public-way permit question entirely. Milwaukee's Chapter 115 and Chapter 245 rules concern obstructing streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares, not private driveways. Just leave the truck its 60 feet of straight clearance for delivery and pickup.
Do I need a permit for a 20 yard roll-off dumpster in Milwaukee?
Possibly, if it sits anywhere in the public way. Milwaukee's exact permit name and fee are not published in a retrievable form right now, so confirm directly with the city. See porta potty permit requirements for the same caution applied citywide.
What is the difference between 20 yard and 30 yard dumpster sizes?
A 20 yard box handles single-room remodels and mid-size cleanouts. A 30 yard dumpster rental suits whole-house projects or larger construction debris loads, and it costs more per rental period to match the added capacity.
Does Milwaukee Porta Pros deliver to nearby suburbs too?
Yes. Milwaukee Porta Pros delivers to Wauwatosa, 3.8 miles west, and West Allis, 7.0 miles southwest, along with the rest of the metro listed on service areas. Check porta potty rental in Milwaukee for the main hub page.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Milwaukee ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Milwaukee County and the surrounding metro:
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