40 cubic yards · 5–6 tons included · 7 days
40-Yard Dumpster Rental in Dallas–Fort Worth
The 40-yard is our biggest roll-off: 8-foot walls on a 22-foot footprint. It is for demolition, new construction and large commercial projects that would fill a 30-yard twice.
Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery · Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM
- Local hauler, our own trucks
- Scale ticket with every bill
- Boards protect your driveway
7daysincluded
- PriceOne flat rate for the 40-yard. It includes 7 days and 5–6 tons. Extra weight $75/ton by the exact pound.
- Size22 × 7.5 × 8 ft outside, about 12–16 pickup loads.
- Best forWhole-building interior demolition (drywall, ceilings, fixtures).
- PlacementNeeds about 22 × 7.5 ft of level ground. Boards go under the rails.
- Heavy debrisHeavy debris (concrete, dirt, brick) goes in the 10-yard or 15-yard instead.
Talk to the team that drives the truck. Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM · Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery.
Call to book a 40-yard (945) 313-711140-yard dumpster dimensions and what is included
The 40-yard dumpster measures 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 8 feet tall on the outside. Every 40-yard rental includes 5–6 tons of debris and 7 days on site. Weight over 5–6 tons costs $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound from the landfill scale ticket.
| Outside length | 22 ft |
|---|---|
| Outside width | 7.5 ft |
| Wall height | 8 ft |
| Volume | 40 cubic yards (about 12–16 pickup loads) |
| Included weight | 5–6 tons (10,000–12,000 lb) |
| Weight over that | $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound |
| Rental period | 7 days; then $25 per extra day |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed in this size |
| Driveway space | About 22 × 7.5 ft for the bin, plus about 60 feet of straight approach for the truck |
What fits in a 40-yard dumpster?
A 40-yard dumpster holds about 12–16 pickup-truck loads of debris. Typical jobs that fit are listed below. These are typical examples, not limits; the weight of the debris decides the final bill more than the space it takes.
- Whole-building interior demolition (drywall, ceilings, fixtures)
- New-construction framing scrap, packaging and cleanup on a large build
- A large commercial or warehouse cleanout
- A big estate or hoarder cleanout with bulky, lighter debris
Will a 40-yard dumpster go over the weight limit?
A 40-yard dumpster holds 5 to 6 tons. The 40-yard is about volume: mixed construction debris averages about 417 lb per cubic yard (EPA), so 30 cubic yards of it is about 6.3 tons. Dense debris such as concrete, dirt or roofing goes in a smaller bin instead, because the 40-yard would reach the truck's legal weight long before it is full.
Worked example: your 40-yard includes 5 tons. The scale ticket shows 5.35 tons net. You pay for 0.35 tons (700 lb) at $75 per ton, which is $26.25. We charge the exact pound and never round up to the next ton.
How dumpster weight is billed · How to load a dumpster to stay under weight
Sample final bill
Example only. The certified scale ticket is attached to your final invoice, emailed 3 to 5 business days after pickup.
Will a 40-yard dumpster fit in my driveway?
The 40-yard dumpster needs a level spot about 22 feet long and 7.5 feet wide. The roll-off truck typically needs about 60 feet of straight approach and about 23 feet of overhead clearance to set it down. Our drivers place wooden boards under the steel rails so concrete and asphalt do not crack or scratch.
Keep the spot clear of parked cars, low wires and locked gates. If the driver arrives and cannot place the bin, a $125 trip fee applies. Driveway and street placement guide.
Is the 40-yard the right size, or should I go up or down?
Too small means a second haul, and a swap is billed as a new flat-rate rental. Too big means paying for space you do not fill. When volume is the question and the debris is light, round up. When the debris is heavy, the weight limit decides, not the volume.
Compare all five sizes and use the size picker · What a dumpster rental costs
What can't go in the 40-yard?
Not allowed in the dumpster
- Hazardous chemicals
- Wet paint
- Batteries
Take these to a household hazardous waste drop-off. Full list and where items go.
Allowed for $50 per item
- Mattresses
- Tires
- Fridges, freezers and AC units (Freon)
These need special handling at the disposal site, so tell us when you book.
40-yard dumpster questions
How big is a 40-yard dumpster?
The 40-yard is about 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 8 feet tall on the outside, and holds about 12 to 16 pickup loads.
How much weight does a 40-yard dumpster hold?
The 40-yard holds 5 to 6 tons. Your quote states the exact included weight, and anything over it is $75 per ton by the exact pound.
Can I put concrete or shingles in a 40-yard?
Heavy debris goes in the 10 or 15-yard. A 40-yard of dense material would exceed legal road weight long before it was full.
Will a 40-yard fit on a residential driveway?
The 40-yard has a 22-foot footprint, but its 8-foot walls and weight suit job sites and commercial lots best. Call and we will check your spot.
Book your 40-yard dumpster
Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM · Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery. The driver texts or calls 20–30 minutes before arrival, and you do not need to be home if the spot is clear.