The average pickup truck bed holds approximately 2 cubic yards of material. So a 20 yard dumpster can hold approximately 10 pickup truck loads.

A side-swinging door located at the rear of the dumpster allows for easy loading. An additional 10’ of length is needed for clearance.

Space needs: It is important to have adequate space not only for the dumpster, but also the truck. A good estimate is about 12 feet wide and 55 feet in straight access in front of the dumpster.3