40-yard roll-off · Abilene, TX
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Abilene, TX
Our biggest roll-off, for demolitions, new construction and large commercial jobs. About 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 8 ft tall, holding about 5 to 6 tons of debris.
Hauled by our own trucks. Your quote spells out the included weight and rental days before the box rolls.
- Next-day when booked by 3 PM
- Tons + rental days included
- Scale ticket with every bill
- Wood boards protect your drive
The 5 quick answers
Call now(325) 241-7006- Holds
- About 12 to 16 pickup loads, or roughly 5 to 6 tons of demolition or build debris.
- Your quote
- Included weight and rental days are set on your quote. Over that, $75 per ton, charged by the pound.
- Heavy debris
- Not allowed. Concrete, dirt and brick go in a 10- or 15-yard box.
- Space
- About 22 ft by 7.5 ft on the ground, plus clear overhead room for 8-ft walls.
- Best for
- Whole-structure demolition, new construction stages and large commercial cleanups.
How big is a 40-yard dumpster?
A 40-yard dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 8 feet tall on the outside. The 40-yard dumpster holds 40 cubic yards, about 12 to 16 pickup-truck loads, and roughly 5 to 6 tons of debris. It sits on the same ground footprint as our 20- and 30-yard boxes.
| Spec | 40-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside length | About 22 ft |
| Outside width | About 7.5 ft |
| Outside height | About 8 ft |
| Volume | 40 cubic yards, about 12 to 16 pickup loads |
| Weight it holds | About 5 to 6 tons |
| Weight and days included | Set on your quote |
| Weight over your quote | $75 per ton, by the exact pound |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed (use a 10- or 15-yard) |
Pickup loads assume an 8-ft truck bed filled level. Every roll-off size side by side: dumpster size guide.
What jobs need a 40-yard dumpster?
A 40-yard dumpster is for jobs that would fill a 30-yard box more than once: tearing down a whole house or barn, a new commercial build, or a store, warehouse or office cleanout. The 8-foot walls take bulky, light debris like framing, drywall, cabinets, roofing felt and packaging.
Typical examples; your load depends on the debris mix:
- Whole-structure demolition: a detached garage, barn or small house taken down to the slab. The slab itself goes in a concrete dumpster.
- New construction: one stage of framing, sheathing and drywall scrap on a large build. See construction dumpster rental.
- Commercial cleanout: shelving, fixtures, carpet and ceiling tile from a retail or office space.
- Bulky, light loads: insulation, foam, cardboard and lumber offcuts that fill space long before they get heavy.
8-foot walls for demolition-size jobs.
Call now(325) 241-7006How much weight can a 40-yard dumpster hold?
A 40-yard dumpster holds about 5 to 6 tons, or 10,000 to 12,000 pounds of debris. The included weight for your 40-yard rental is written on your quote, and anything over it is $75 per ton, charged by the exact pound from the certified landfill scale ticket attached to your invoice.
| Load | Approximate weight | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 5 tons | 10,000 lb | Low end of what a full 40-yard holds |
| 6 tons | 12,000 lb | High end of what a full 40-yard holds |
| 0.5 ton over your quote | 1,000 lb | $37.50 at $75 per ton |
| 1 ton over your quote | 2,000 lb | $75.00 at $75 per ton |
Shingles, plaster and wet debris are the loads most likely to pass the included weight. If a demolition includes a roof, run your bundle weight through the dumpster weight guide before you book.
Will a 40-yard dumpster fit on your site?
A 40-yard dumpster needs a firm, flat spot about 22 feet long and 7.5 feet wide, the same ground space as a 20- or 30-yard. The difference is height: the 8-foot walls go higher as the truck tips the box off, so plan on about 23 feet of clear overhead space and about 60 feet of straight approach.
Most 40-yard drops land on job sites, parking lots or open lots rather than home driveways. Mark the drop zone before work starts, keep it away from power lines and overhanging limbs, and leave a clear lane for swaps. Parked equipment, low wires or locked gates that block the drop trigger a $125 dry-run fee. More on site prep: dumpster placement guide.
Should you rent a 40-yard or a 30-yard dumpster?
Rent the 30-yard dumpster when the job is one house or one build stage and you want 4 tons included. Rent the 40-yard dumpster when the debris is bulky enough to fill a 30-yard more than once, because the 8-foot walls hold about 4 more pickup loads and save a swap.
| 30-yard | 40-yard | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside size | 22 × 8 × 6 ft | About 22 × 7.5 × 8 ft |
| Pickup loads | About 12 | About 12 to 16 |
| Weight | 4 tons included | Holds about 5–6 tons; included weight on your quote |
| Wall height to load over | 6 ft | 8 ft |
Guessing too small means a swap, billed as a new rental. Guessing too big on heavy material means overage, so dense loads belong in smaller boxes. Compare with the 30-yard dumpster.
What can't go in a 40-yard dumpster?
Concrete, dirt, brick and sand can't go in a 40-yard dumpster, because heavy debris is limited to the 10- and 15-yard sizes. Hazardous chemicals, wet paint and batteries are refused in every size. Tires, mattresses and appliances with Freon go in for $50 each.
On demolition jobs in older buildings, check for asbestos and lead paint before the walls come down; the rules are on the construction dumpster page. Item by item: what can go in a dumpster.
40-yard dumpster questions
Can I load a 40-yard dumpster by hand with 8-foot walls?
Loading over 8-foot walls by hand is hard, so most crews walk debris in through the rear door, use a skid steer, or drop it from an upper floor. For drops more than 20 feet outside the building wall, OSHA requires an enclosed chute.
How much weight is included with a 40-yard rental?
The included weight and rental days for the 40-yard are set on your quote, so call for this week's numbers. A full 40-yard holds about 5 to 6 tons, and weight over what your quote includes is $75 per ton by the exact pound.
Can I put a concrete slab in a 40-yard after a demolition?
A concrete slab goes in a separate 10- or 15-yard dumpster, loaded halfway up the walls. Book the 40-yard for the structure and a small box for the slab, and ask about clean-fill pricing for concrete-only loads.
Do you deliver 40-yard dumpsters inside Abilene city limits?
Inside Abilene city limits, the City lists short-term construction debris as the only exception to its own trash collection. Demolition and construction debris fit that exception, so tell us the job on the call and we will confirm it before booking.
Is a 40-yard dumpster good for a business cleanout?
A 40-yard suits a one-time cleanout of fixtures, shelving and flooring. For weekly trash from a store or office, a commercial front-load dumpster fits better.
Book your 40-yard dumpster
Tell us what's coming down, where the box will sit and when you start. We'll confirm the 40-yard is the right call and give you the included weight in writing.
Deliveries 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Book by 3:00 PM for next-day delivery.