40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Aurora, CO
Our largest container, built for new-construction sites, commercial demolition, major whole-house renovations and large-scale storm debris cleanup.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Aurora
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 17 metro cities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 8 ft high
- Holdsabout 12-16 pickup truck loads
- Weight included4-5 tons
- Space neededabout 30 feet of clear, level driveway run (the same 22-foot footprint as the 20 and 30 yard), plus roughly 23 feet of overhead clearance and extra headroom for the 8-foot walls near trees, eaves or power lines
The 40 yard container in Aurora, CO
The 40 yard is the largest container in our lineup, standing 8 feet tall on the same 22 x 8 foot footprint as the 30 yard. It is the size we bring in for commercial demolition, major whole-house renovations, large new-construction sites and the kind of large-scale storm debris cleanup that follows a significant Front Range hailstorm, when an entire neighborhood can be replacing roofs and siding within the same week or two.
Because the box is tall rather than long, the driveway footprint is no bigger than a 20 or 30 yard — but overhead clearance matters more here, especially near mature trees, low eaves or a carport roofline. Call (720) 674-7563 and describe the delivery spot so we can confirm clearance before the truck shows up.
Commercial demolition and major renovations
Full commercial demolition, gut renovations of larger homes, and multi-structure teardown projects generate more debris than smaller containers can hold in a single haul, and the 40 yard's 4-5 ton allowance is built for that scale. It is also the common choice for new-construction sites with heavy scheduled activity, where scheduled swaps keep a container on the lot through framing, rough-in and finish stages.
For projects with a significant amount of true heavy debris — foundation concrete, block, brick — pairing a 40 yard with a dedicated concrete and heavy debris container for the dense material usually works out more cost-effective than putting it all in one box.
Large-scale storm debris cleanup
When a major hailstorm moves through the Denver metro, entire blocks of Aurora, Commerce City or Thornton can end up with damaged roofs and siding at the same time, and roofing crews move through fast. A 40 yard gives a contractor enough capacity to handle a large multi-layer or steep-pitch tear-off, or to serve as a shared collection point across several properties on a single job.
See our storm debris removal and roofing dumpster rental pages for more on how we handle storm-season volume.
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 demolition debris | a full small commercial building or large addition |
| Major whole-house renovation | a large home's full interior gut, all rooms |
| New-construction building waste | framing, packaging and scrap through multiple build stages |
| Large or multi-layer roof tear-off | a big home with two or more layers of shingles |
| Storm debris cleanup | damaged roofing, siding and fencing from a major hailstorm |
| Whole-house furniture and appliance cleanout | a fully furnished larger home, all rooms |
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 40 yard for
- Commercial demolition
- Major whole-house renovation
- Large new-construction sites
- Multi-layer or large-footprint roof tear-off
- Large-scale storm debris cleanup
Pick a different size for
- Residential jobs under whole-house scale (a 20 or 30 yard is usually enough)
- Pure heavy debris like concrete or brick (weight limit hits well before the box is full)
Placing a 40 yard container on an Aurora-area property
The 40 yard sees its heaviest demand during a busy Denver-metro hail season, when we may be running several of these to the same part of Aurora or Commerce City within days of a storm. Because it is our least common size day-to-day, availability during a major storm event is worth confirming early — call (720) 674-7563 as soon as you know the scope of the job rather than waiting until the crew is ready to load.Compare
Every size side by side
Our largest container, and usually reserved for commercial, new-construction or major storm-driven jobs rather than typical residential projects.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | typically about 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3-4 pickup truck loads | 1-2 tons | Bathroom remodels, garage or shed cleanouts, single-room flooring tear-outs and small yard-waste jobs. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | typically about 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high | about 4-6 pickup truck loads | 2 tons | Kitchen or bath remodels, combined garage and attic cleanouts, small single-layer roof tear-offs. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6-8 pickup truck loads | 2-3 tons | Whole-house flooring, average-size roof tear-offs, garage demolition, mid-size estate cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9-12 pickup truck loads | 3-4 tons | Whole-home renovations, large estate cleanouts, new-construction framing waste, commercial buildouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12-16 pickup truck loads | 4-5 tons | New-construction sites, commercial demolition, major whole-house renovations, large storm debris cleanup. |
Not quite right?
- 30 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Aurora sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Aurora
Call (720) 674-7563. 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 – 6:00pm · Sun by appointment
Answers
40 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
When do I need a 40 yard dumpster instead of a 30?
When the job is commercial-scale, a major whole-house renovation, a large new-construction site, or storm debris cleanup covering more than one property. Most single-family residential projects, even large ones, are handled by a 30 yard.
Does the 40 yard need a longer driveway than the 30?
No — both share the same 22 x 8 foot footprint, so the driveway length required is the same, about 30 feet of clear, level run. The 40 yard's extra 2 feet of wall height mainly affects overhead clearance.
Is a 40 yard dumpster good for storm debris after a hailstorm?
Yes, it is a common choice for large or multi-property storm debris jobs across the Denver metro. Because demand spikes right after a major hailstorm, call (720) 674-7563 as soon as you know the scope so we can confirm availability.
What is the weight limit on a 40 yard dumpster?
It includes 4-5 tons. Heavy, dense material like wet debris or concrete can reach that limit well before the box looks full, so for jobs that are mostly heavy material rather than bulky, a smaller size is often the more cost-effective choice.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Denver metro area
We run roll-off containers out of our 753 Salida Way yard in Aurora to all seventeen Denver-metro cities we cover — from Denver and Commerce City through Centennial and Parker, out to the eastern plains towns around Bennett and Strasburg. Aurora and the closest towns are usually same-day; the farther edges of the service area are next-day. If your town is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.