Clearing out aluminum shutters, storm panels, or old plywood after hurricane season? Rent a 20-yard roll-off from KYN Hauling — SW Florida, book 24/7.
By Roberto “Robert” Quiñones, Owner-Operator · KYN Hauling LLC
Quick answer: A 20-yard roll-off dumpster is the right size for hurricane shutter and old plywood panel disposal — it handles a full swap-out of aluminum panels, accordion shutters, or warped plywood boards from an average home. Standard 7-day rental runs $485 in North Port and Port Charlotte (2 tons included), or $299 for a 24-hour quick swap if you just need to drop the old set and haul it same day. Metal panels are light for their bulk, so weight is rarely the issue — driveway space for stacking long panels usually matters more.
Storm debris cleanup after a hurricane hits — fallen limbs, fence sections, soaked drywall — is a different job than what most SW Florida homeowners deal with every year in the quiet months: pulling down an old shutter system that has done its job for a decade and needs to go. This is planned, not reactive. You are not cleaning up storm damage, you are upgrading storm protection — swapping accordion shutters for impact windows, replacing warped aluminum panels with new ones, or finally tossing the stack of scrap plywood boards that have lived in the garage since the last major storm.
That distinction matters for planning. A reactive storm-debris dumpster often gets booked same-day under pressure. A shutter swap-out can be scheduled in advance, timed around a contractor installing new panels, and sized correctly the first time. If your project is actual post-storm cleanup — trees, fencing, roof material — see our storm debris cleanup guide instead.
Most of this material is bulky, not heavy. A full house set of aluminum shutters or panels can fill a surprising amount of visual space in a 20-yard dumpster while barely touching the 2-ton weight allowance. The exception is plywood that has absorbed rainwater — wet wood weighs meaningfully more than dry, so a stack of soaked boards from an outdoor shed adds up faster than it looks. If you are unsure what else can go in with it, check what can't go in a dumpster in Florida before loading anything you are not sure about.
| Job scope | Typical fill | Weight concern |
|---|---|---|
| Full house accordion shutter removal | Under half the dumpster | Low — aluminum is light |
| Storm panel swap-out (10-15 panels) | Quarter to half full | Low |
| Old dry plywood boards, single house | Quarter full | Low |
| Water-damaged or stored-outside plywood | Quarter to half full | Moderate — wet wood is heavier |
| Shutters + plywood + install packaging combined | Half to three-quarters full | Low to moderate |
If you are combining this project with a larger renovation — new impact windows, a full exterior update — the volume math can change quickly. Our dumpster size guide walks through how to size for combined projects, and dumpster weight limits explained covers exactly how overage is calculated if a load runs heavier than expected.
KYN prices from a base zone covering North Port and Port Charlotte, with small, flat, published delivery adds for a few nearby areas. These adds are shown before you book — never a surprise on the invoice.
| Area | Standard 7-day | 24-hr quick |
|---|---|---|
| North Port | $485 | $299 |
| Port Charlotte | $485 | $299 |
| Punta Gorda | $495 (+$10) | $309 (+$10) |
| Englewood | $500 (+$15) | $314 (+$15) |
| Arcadia | $510 (+$25) | $324 (+$25) |
| Venice | Quoted at booking | Quoted at booking |
These delivery adds are the same regardless of what you're disposing of — a shutter swap-out prices the same as any other 20-yard job in your zone. Full detail on every published rate is on our pricing page.
The smartest window to swap out old shutters or panels is right after hurricane season winds down, typically late November through the winter. Contractors have more open scheduling, dumpster availability is easier to lock in, and you are not racing a storm forecast. Waiting until May or June to replace an old system means competing with everyone else scrambling to prep before the season starts. Plan ahead using our hurricane prep debris plan for a full seasonal checklist.
If you are protecting your driveway surface while the dumpster sits for a swap-out — especially with a lighter, shorter rental — see protecting your driveway during a dumpster rental for simple steps that prevent scuffing or cracking.
Most shutter and panel swap-outs are fast — a contractor removes the old system and installs the new one in a day or two, which makes the 24-hour quick rental at $299 the most cost-effective choice for many homeowners. If you are doing the removal yourself over a weekend, or coordinating with an installer's schedule that might slip, the standard 7-day rental at $485 gives breathing room without extra cost. Need more time than that? Extra days run $15-20 each, or add 10 days for +$60 and 14 days for +$120.
Whichever length you choose, driveway placement is typically the only real constraint since a shutter or plywood load is light. Learn more about the size options on our yard and storm debris service page, or check the same-day rental page if your timeline is tight.
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