40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental
Our largest roll-off — built for commercial projects and major demolition work around Montgomery County.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Clarksville
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 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 Clarksville, TN
The 40 yard is our largest dumpster: about 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, and 8 ft high, sharing its footprint with the 20 and 30 yard boxes but standing well over head height. It holds roughly 230 to 250 kitchen-size trash bags, or 5 to 6 tons, and it's the size we bring out for commercial projects and major demolition work rather than typical residential cleanouts.
Because of its height, this size is usually paired with equipment — a track loader, excavator, or a debris chute — rather than manual tossing, since loading by hand past a certain point isn't practical or safe. It's the right call for commercial buildout or teardown debris, large-scale demolition, or any job where a general contractor is generating debris volume that would otherwise mean multiple pulls of a smaller container in a single day.
Given the size, the 40 yard needs the most planning of any of our boxes — enough flat, stable ground to set it, enough clearance for a large delivery truck to back in and drop it level, and in a lot of cases a commercial site rather than a residential driveway. Our dispatch team will walk through placement with you before delivery day to make sure the site is ready.
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 teardown debris | fits comfortably |
| Major residential demolition (whole-structure) | fits comfortably |
| Large-scale renovation across a commercial property | fits comfortably |
| Standard residential cleanout | oversized, consider a 20 or 30 yard |
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 40 yard for
- Commercial demolition and buildout debris
- Major residential teardowns
- Large-scale renovation projects
- Construction sites generating high daily debris volume
Pick a different size for
- Standard residential cleanouts
- Roofing jobs on a typical single-family home
- Driveways or sites without enough clearance for a large delivery truck
- Manual, by-hand loading past the first few feet of height
Placing a 40 yard container on a Clarksville-area property
The 40 yard is most often headed to a commercial site or a larger property in the Clarksville, Sango, or Oak Grove/Hopkinsville area near Fort Campbell, where base-adjacent commercial growth and new construction are driving demand for this scale of container. Placement takes real planning — the delivery truck needs a longer, wider, and firmer approach than any of our smaller boxes, so gravel lots and construction sites with compacted ground generally work better than a residential driveway. If your site is along a stretch affected by I-24 traffic patterns or has restricted access hours, let dispatch know when scheduling so delivery can be timed around it.
Compare
Every size side by side
Same footprint as the 20 and 30 yard but nearly double the height of the 20 yard — reserved for commercial and major demolition volume, not typical residential 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 Clarksville sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Clarksville
Call (931) 378-6100. 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
Is the 40 yard dumpster available for residential use?
It can be, but it's sized for major demolition or a very large-scale project rather than a typical home cleanout or renovation. For most residential jobs in Clarksville, the 20 or 30 yard is a better fit. Call (931) 378-6100 and we can talk through which size actually matches your project.
What kind of site does a 40 yard dumpster need?
Firm, level, and reasonably open ground with enough clearance for a large delivery truck to back in and drop the container flat. Commercial lots and construction sites with compacted gravel or pavement generally work better than a standard residential driveway.
Can I load a 40 yard dumpster by hand?
The lower portion, yes, but at 8 ft tall it's generally loaded with equipment like a skid steer, excavator, or debris chute rather than by hand once you're past the first few feet. Most jobs that call for this size are already using machinery on-site.
How much weight can a 40 yard dumpster hold?
It's rated for roughly 5 to 6 tons, our highest capacity. Heavy demolition debris like concrete, brick, or masonry can hit that limit well before the box is visually full, so let our team know what type of material you're removing so we can advise on the right size and avoid overweight fees.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Clarksville area
We run roll-off containers out of our downtown 124 10th St yard to all sixteen communities we cover across greater Clarksville — Woodlawn, Sango and the rest of Montgomery County close to the yard, Stewart, Houston, Cheatham and Robertson counties a bit farther out, and Fort Campbell's Kentucky side around Oak Grove, Hopkinsville and Pembroke. Clarksville 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.