Small But Mighty | 3 Reasons Why a 20-Yard Dumpster is the Better Option For Your Job SIte

A months-long construction project, whether commercial or residential, leaves behind literal tons of debris that J Bar’s Roll Off Dumpsters are perfect for containing and carrying off. 

Your first thought is probably, “Well, I need the biggest dumpster I can find! How much is a 40-yard dumpster?”

If you ask J Bar though, our answer is: “You should definitely rent a 20 yard dumpster for your site!” There are many benefits to renting a J Bar Roll Off Dumpster, but we’ve compiled a list of the top three reasons you should consider that 20-yard dumpster over the 40-yard. 

Our 20-yard dumpsters’ dimensions are 14’ L x 7’ W x 6’ H meaning their compact size is easy to maneuver around on any size construction site. Another benefit of a smaller dumpster is you have the option to rent two (or more) and place them at opposite ends of your site, allowing for more efficient use of your crew’s time when doing away with the scraps leftover from their work. 

Small but mighty, J Bar’s 20-yard dumpsters ultimately allow for more efficient use of time and space, letting you get back to what matters most. 

While a larger dumpster and its initial price quote looks a little more appealing, the fact of the matter is that a larger capacity dumpster means you may be subject to overweight charges at the end of your rental, when it is removed and dumped. 

The price you are quoted for a dumpster rental usually covers a set amount of weight (FYI – J Bar’s 20-yard dumpsters have a weight limit of 3 tons), and if you exceed that weight, you run the risk of the rental company’s truck not being able to remove the dumpster from your site (capacities are set for a reason!) or an exorbitant amount of overweight fees charged to you long after the dumpster was removed from your site. 

On the other side of this coin, you will most likely avoid overloading a dumpster if it is already smaller in size, which eliminates your worry of additional charges from the get-go!

J Bar is a small business, owned by a local family with a construction background. We know how important it is to have transparency in your rental pricing, and we strive to reduce confusion and your overall costs. At J Bar, we have fair pricing, with no hidden fees. Many companies will quote you a price for your dumpster rental as one lump sum, yet when you receive your invoice you are hit with additional fees…. Do “fuel surcharge” and “environmental fee” ring a bell? 


At J Bar, our pricing is simple: 

• 7 days of rental for $495 and 3 tons of waste*
• $15 per day after initial 7-day period
• Sales Tax
• That’s it!

*Please keep in mind that overweight charges are determined by the landfill at which your rental company dumps your dumpster after it is picked up from your site. If you should exceed our initial 3-ton weight limit, you will be charged $120 per ton. We strive to make all of this information known to you verbally and in writing, so you know everything you need to know to make the most of your rental. If you are planning to have concrete, large rock, and other heavy debris like shingles, a 10-yard dumpster is a better option when considering that weight limit. Lucky for you, we have those too!

There are many reasons you should choose a smaller dumpster for your construction site, but hopefully with these Top 3 facts about a 20-yard dumpster rental from J Bar, you are more informed about what happens behind the scenes of your rental.

Don’t forget, J Bar has a full line of construction site rentals designed with your productivity, health, and success in mind. Take advantage of our Switch and Ditch special today! New and returning customers can switch to J Bar and ditch delivery fees on your sanitary restroom rentals. Read our blog post about how you can benefit from our Switch and Ditch special to learn more, and call us at 830-598-5227 for more information!