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Maximum capacity - 40 yard dumpsters for the largest projects including commercial construction, major demolition, and extensive cleanouts.
Holds 12-16 pickup truck loads
Equivalent to 12-16 pickup truck loads
Weight Limit:
4-5 tons (8,000-10,000 lbs)
Highest weight capacity available. Suitable for large volumes of mixed debris, though very heavy materials still have restrictions.
Perfect for demolishing an entire house: framing, drywall, roofing, flooring, fixtures, and all structural materials from tearing down a residence.
Ideal for commercial building projects: retail stores, office buildings, warehouses, and any commercial construction generating high debris volume.
Handles complete commercial space gut renovations: restaurants, retail spaces, offices undergoing full demolition and rebuild.
Sufficient for mansions, large estates (4,000+ sq ft), or properties with decades of accumulated belongings across multiple levels.
Great for construction debris from building duplexes, townhomes, or small apartment buildings.
Essential for extensive storm damage, fire damage cleanup, or natural disaster debris removal affecting large properties.
Perfect for clearing warehouses, industrial facilities, or commercial buildings with massive volumes of equipment and materials.
Handles renovations affecting multiple apartment units simultaneously or common area construction in larger buildings.
Average Rental Cost
$500 - $900
Typical 7-day rental period
Downsize to 30 yard for standard new construction, whole-house renovations, or large cleanouts. A 30 yard handles most residential projects and costs $100-200 less.
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Search All ProvidersA 40 yard dumpster is 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 8 feet high. It holds 40 cubic yards of debris, equivalent to about 12-16 pickup truck loads or 230-250 contractor trash bags. It has the same footprint as smaller sizes (22' x 7.5') but stands at the maximum height of 8 feet.
A 40 yard dumpster typically costs $500-$900 depending on location and project type. The national average is $600-$750 for a 7-14 day rental. Commercial contractors often receive discounted rates. This includes delivery, pickup, disposal (up to weight limit), and taxes.
A 40 yard dumpster can hold: complete home demolition debris, large commercial construction waste, major commercial renovation debris, very large estate cleanouts (4,000+ sq ft homes), industrial facility cleanouts, or multi-unit construction projects. It holds approximately 230-250 contractor trash bags - the maximum capacity available.
For most residential projects, yes. A 40 yard is typically overkill for standard home renovations, roofing, or cleanouts. It's best for complete home demolition, very large estates, or major multi-room additions. For typical residential projects, a 20 or 30 yard is more appropriate and costs less.
A 40 yard dumpster (22' x 7.5' x 8') can fit in most driveways, BUT delivery requires significant clearance: 60-70 feet of straight access and 23+ feet of overhead clearance for the truck. The 8-foot height makes it taller than garage doors and requires careful placement planning.
A 40 yard dumpster typically has a weight limit of 4-5 tons (8,000-10,000 lbs) for standard construction debris. This is the highest capacity available. However, very heavy materials like concrete, brick, dirt, or asphalt have much lower limits (often 1-2 tons) due to extreme density, regardless of volume.
Permit requirements depend on placement location, not dumpster size. If placed on private property (driveway, construction site), usually no permit is needed. If placed on public streets or right-of-way, you'll need a permit from your municipality. Commercial sites may have different permit requirements.
It depends on your project timeline and space. A single 40 yard works well for continuous large projects where debris accumulates steadily. Multiple smaller dumpsters (like two 20 yards) work better for phased projects where you need containers at different times or locations. Cost is usually similar either way.