20 Yard Dumpster for Renovation Covington KY

20 Yard Dumpster for a Renovation in Covington, KY

Covington is full of older homes with great bones and outdated interiors. Whether you're gutting a kitchen on Madison Avenue, tearing out carpet in a MainStrasse row house, or doing a full first-floor renovation near Devou Park — you need somewhere to put all that debris.

A 20 yard dumpster is the go-to size for medium to large renovation projects. It holds roughly 8 pickup truck loads and handles everything from drywall and flooring to old cabinets and trim.

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When Do You Need a 20 Yard?

  • Full kitchen tear-out — cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall
  • Bathroom gut job — vanity, tub, tile, subfloor
  • Multi-room flooring removal — carpet, hardwood, laminate, underlayment
  • Whole-house declutter before renovation — clearing furniture and junk before contractors start
If your project is limited to a single small bathroom or one room of flooring, a 15 yard dumpster might be enough. But for anything involving multiple rooms or a full gut, go with the 20.

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Covington Renovation Dumpster Pricing

Renovation debris is heavier than most people expect. Drywall, tile, and old hardwood add up fast. The 6,000 lb allowance on multi-day rentals covers most full kitchen or bathroom renovations without overage charges.

Important: Our 15 and 20 yard dumpsters do not accept concrete, brick, or stone. If your renovation involves tearing out a concrete patio or block wall, use our $450 flat-rate 6 yard concrete dumpster for that material.

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What Renovation Debris Can Go In?

Yes:

  • Drywall, plaster, lath
  • Cabinets, vanities, countertops (non-stone)
  • Carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile
  • Trim, baseboards, doors, windows
  • Lumber, plywood, OSB
  • Old insulation (non-asbestos)
  • Light fixtures, outlet covers, hardware
No:
  • Concrete, brick, block, stone
  • Asbestos-containing materials
  • Paint cans (unless completely dry)
  • Hazardous chemicals
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Covington Delivery & Placement

We deliver throughout Covington and surrounding Northern Kentucky, including MainStrasse Village, Westside, Eastside, Peaselburg, and the riverfront district. Our trucks navigate Covington's tighter streets and hillside driveways daily.

For row houses with no driveway, we can often place the dumpster curbside — check with the City of Covington about right-of-way permits if needed. We handle all the logistics so you can focus on demo day.

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Renovation Dumpster Loading Tips

1. Tear out in sections — demo one room at a time and load as you go 2. Break drywall sheets in half to lay flat and maximize space 3. Stack cabinets on their sides — they're bulky but mostly hollow 4. Keep the load level — don't pile one side higher than the other

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FAQ

Can I put a bathtub in the dumpster? Yes — cast iron, fiberglass, acrylic, all fine. Just don't drop it from height.

What if I go over 6,000 lbs? Additional weight is billed at $0.09/lb. We weigh every load and send you the receipt.

Do I need a permit in Covington? Only if the dumpster is on a public street. Driveway placement requires no permit.

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Book Your Covington Renovation Dumpster

Call (513) 216-1143 or get a quote online. Same-day delivery available across Covington, Newport, and all of Northern Kentucky. 20 yard dumpsters from $199.

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