40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental
Our largest container, built for commercial projects and major demolition work across Louisville Metro.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Louisville
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 11 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high
- Holdsabout 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included5-6 tons
- Space neededa clear, level run in the driveway
The 40 yard container in Louisville, KY
The 40 yard dumpster is about 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, and 8 ft high — our tallest container, holding roughly 230 to 250 bags of debris, or 5 to 6 tons. Same footprint as the 20 and 30 yard sizes, but with the most vertical capacity we offer, which makes it the size for the largest jobs: commercial buildouts, large-scale demolition, and construction sites generating a high volume of debris.
Because of its height and the truck clearance needed to deliver and pull it, the 40 yard works best on commercial lots, new-construction sites, and properties with a clear, open approach.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 40 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Commercial buildout or renovation debris | fits comfortably |
| Major residential demolition (full structure) | fits comfortably |
| New-construction site waste, framing to finish | fits comfortably |
| Large multi-family or commercial roofing tear-off | fits comfortably |
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 40 yard for
- Commercial construction and renovation projects
- Major residential or structural demolition
- New-construction job sites
- Large-scale roofing on commercial or multi-family buildings
Pick a different size for
- Residential driveways with limited clearance or overhead obstructions
- Small remodels or single-room cleanouts
- Properties with narrow alley or street access
Placing a 40 yard container on a Louisville-area property
The 40 yard is the size we deliver most often to commercial sites and new-construction subdivisions in eastern Jefferson County, where lot access is generally wide open and close to the Snyder Freeway for straightforward delivery. On tighter, older lots — including narrow streets and alleys closer to the city — the height and delivery-truck clearance this size needs can be a limiting factor, so our team will walk through your site access with you before scheduling a 40 yard drop.
Compare
Every size side by side
Same footprint as the 20 and 30 yard, tallest option for the highest-volume jobs.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 50-70 kitchen-size trash bags | 1-2 tons | Small home projects, roofing debris, concrete and dirt. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags | 2-3 tons | Garage cleanouts, flooring removal and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags | 3-4 tons | Medium renovations, roofing jobs and large cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags | 5-6 tons | Commercial projects and major demolition work. |
Not quite right?
- 30 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Louisville sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Louisville
Call (502) 586-3745. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
40 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
What kind of jobs actually need a 40 yard dumpster?
Commercial construction and renovation, major demolition of a full structure, new-construction job site waste, and large roofing tear-offs on bigger buildings. Most residential projects don't need this much capacity — a 20 or 30 yard is usually the better fit.
Does a 40 yard dumpster fit on a residential driveway?
It can, but the 8 ft height means the delivery truck needs solid overhead and approach clearance. On tighter or older residential lots, especially with narrow alleys or overhead lines, a 30 yard is often a more practical choice — ask our dispatch team to evaluate your site.
How much weight can a 40 yard dumpster hold?
About 5 to 6 tons, our highest weight allowance. That's suited to demolition debris and construction waste, which tends to be heavier by volume than typical household cleanout material.
Is the 40 yard available for new-construction sites in eastern Jefferson County?
Yes, it's a common size for new-construction subdivisions near our Aiken Rd yard and along the Snyder Freeway corridor, where open lot access makes delivery and pickup straightforward.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across Louisville Metro
We run roll-off containers out of our east-Jefferson-County yard near Aiken Rd to all eleven communities we cover across Louisville Metro — Louisville itself, plus the incorporated cities of Jeffersontown, Middletown, St. Matthews, Shively, Lyndon and Anchorage, and the Louisville Metro communities of Fern Creek, Highview, Okolona and Pleasure Ridge Park. The eastern towns closest to our yard — Middletown, Anchorage, Lyndon and St. Matthews — are usually same-day; the western and southern parts of the county are next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.