40-Yard Dumpster Rental in Midland, TX
22 ft × 7.5 ft × 8 ft. Holds 5 to 6 tons, about 12 to 16 pickup loads. Our biggest roll-off, for major demolition, new construction and large commercial projects.
- Local hauler, our own trucks
- Book by 3:00 PM for next-day delivery
- Scale ticket with every invoice
What fits in a 40-yard dumpster?
A 40-yard dumpster holds 40 cubic yards, about 12 to 16 pickup-truck loads, and 5 to 6 tons of debris. It is built for major demolition, new construction and large commercial projects. The 40-yard has 8-foot walls, so plan loading from a ramp, a chute or equipment.
| Spec | 40-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside size | 22 ft L × 7.5 ft W × 8 ft H |
| Capacity | 40 cubic yards, about 12 to 16 pickup loads |
| Weight included | Holds 5–6 tons; included tons on your quote |
| Rental time | 7 days, then $25/day |
| Over the weight | $75 per ton, pro-rated by the pound |
| Concrete, dirt, brick | Not allowed in this size; use a 10 or 15-yard |
| Driveway space | About 25 ft × 10 ft, level |
Typical 40-yard jobs
- Interior demolition of a commercial space or a full house gut
- Framing, drywall and packaging waste across a large new build
- A large commercial cleanout: shelving, fixtures, furniture and pallets
- Big roofs with lightweight materials (heavy shingles fill the tons first)
Typical fits; your debris type changes the result. Not sure? Use the size picker.
Book the 40-yard for your project.
Call now(432) 271-7500How much weight can a 40-yard dumpster hold before overage?
The 40-yard dumpster holds 5 to 6 tons, and your quote states the tons included. Volume fills before weight on most 40-yard jobs, because demolition and construction debris is bulky. Drywall, plaster and wet lumber are the dense materials that push a 40-yard toward its 5 to 6 ton capacity. Concrete, dirt and brick never go in a 40-yard.
Worked example: A demolition crew fills the 40-yard with framing, drywall and fixtures. The scale ticket shows the net weight, and your quote states the tons included for the 40-yard; weight over that is billed at $75 per ton, by the exact pound.
Check your own shingle bundle label or material weight. How weight is billed and proven.
Will a 40-yard dumpster fit in my driveway?
The 40-yard dumpster sits on a footprint of about 22 by 7.5 feet. Plan for a clear, level spot at least 25 feet long and 10 feet wide, plus a straight approach for the truck of roughly 60 feet and about 23 feet of overhead clearance from wires and branches. Our drivers set wooden boards under the rails to protect concrete and asphalt.
- Driveway placement on private property needs no city permit in most cases. Street placement can. See placement and permits.
- Keep it off septic lids, sprinkler heads, soft yard and concrete poured in the last few weeks.
- Move cars and open gates before the truck arrives. A blocked drop is a $125 dry-run fee.
Approach length and overhead clearance are typical roll-off truck figures; the driver confirms on site.
Is a 40-yard too small or too big for my job?
Drop to the 30-yard when the debris fits under 6-foot walls; it has a similar footprint and a lower base price. When a 40-yard fills before the job ends, book a swap: we haul the full one and drop an empty one, priced as a new rental.
Guessing too small costs a second haul, priced as a new rental. Guessing too big costs only the difference in base price. When torn between two sizes, the larger one is usually cheaper overall. Compare: 30-yard dumpster · all sizes
No surprise bills
What will my 40-yard bill include?
Your 40-yard holds 5 to 6 tons; the tons included and 7 days are stated on your quote. Weight over that is $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound from the certified landfill scale ticket, which comes with your final invoice 3 to 5 business days after pickup. Every 500 lb over the included weight costs $18.75.
- Extra days: $25 each
- Mattress, tire or Freon appliance: $50 each
- Blocked drop or overfill: $125 dry run
What can't go in the dumpster?
Hazardous chemicals, wet paint and batteries can't go in any Hayes Bros dumpster. Mattresses, tires and appliances that hold Freon (fridges, freezers, window AC units) can go in for $50 each, because the disposal site handles them separately. Most household junk, furniture, wood, drywall, shingles and yard debris are fine.
Full list of what can go in a dumpster, with where banned items go instead.
Straight answers
40-yard dumpster questions
How big is a 40-yard dumpster?
About 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 8 ft high on the outside. It holds 40 cubic yards, about 12 to 16 pickup loads.
How much weight can a 40-yard dumpster hold?
The 40-yard holds 5 to 6 tons. Your quote states the tons included; weight over that is $75 per ton, by the exact pound on the landfill scale ticket.
Is a 40-yard dumpster too tall to load by hand?
The 8-foot walls make hand loading slow. Crews usually load from a ramp, a debris chute or equipment.
Can concrete go in a 40-yard dumpster?
No. Concrete, dirt, brick and rock go only in our 10 and 15-yard dumpsters, filled halfway.
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