40 Cubic Yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Franklin, TN
Our largest roll-off — built for major demolition, large construction sites, and commercial fit-out projects.
- 40 ydCapacity
- 12 pickup-truck loadsPickup loads
- 5–6 tonsWeight allowance
The 40 yard is the largest container we run, sized for major demolition, large-scale construction sites, and commercial fit-out or renovation projects that produce debris by the truckload rather than the wheelbarrow. If you’re tearing down a structure, gutting a commercial space, or running a job site that’s generating debris every day, this is the size built for it.
At 22 ft long by 7.5 ft wide by 8 ft tall, the 40 yard holds about 12 pickup-truck loads of debris. It shares its footprint with the 30 yard — the extra capacity comes entirely from height — so it needs the same length and width of space, just a taller container.
Weight allowance runs 5–6 tons, which covers a large, steady mix of demolition and construction debris. Because this size is so often paired with dense material — structural debris, masonry, roofing torn off in bulk — it’s worth a conversation with us about your specific project before booking, so we can confirm weight expectations upfront.
What fits in a 40 yard dumpster
- Major structural demolition
- Large-scale new construction sites
- Commercial fit-out or renovation debris
- Whole-building interior gut-outs
- Large-scale roofing tear-off across a commercial roof
- Multi-structure property clearing
- Ongoing job sites generating debris over weeks
Why Choose the 40 Yard
Some jobs simply produce more debris than a 30 yard can efficiently handle — a full structural demolition, a large commercial fit-out, or a construction site running multiple crews at once. The 40 yard exists for exactly that scale of work, so a crew isn’t losing time waiting on extra swaps mid-project.
30 Yard vs. 40 Yard — Which Way to Go
If your project is a whole-house renovation or a single new-build home, the 30 yard is often enough and easier to place. Reach for the 40 yard when you already know the job is a major demolition or a large commercial site — if you’re unsure which makes more sense, call us at (629) 245-5054 and describe the project; we’d rather size it right the first time.
What Doesn’t Fit / Weight Considerations
The 5–6 ton weight allowance is generous, but demolition and masonry debris are dense enough that weight, not volume, is usually the real constraint on a 40 yard. Talk to us about the makeup of your debris before booking — our demolition debris and concrete and heavy debris pages cover how we handle especially dense loads. Hazardous materials are never allowed in any size, including the 40 yard.
Typical Rental Period
40 yard rentals typically run for the length of the job they support — often a multi-week demolition or construction timeline. We work with contractors and project managers on extended rental periods and swap-out scheduling as a matter of course at this size.
Local fit
The 40 yard in Franklin driveways
Our own yard sits at 106 Bridge St, right in downtown Franklin’s River District alongside the Harpeth River, and we see the full range of what a 40 yard gets used for across the surrounding area — commercial fit-outs and demolition work near the historic Main Street core, and large new-construction sites out across the fast-growing edges of Williamson County.
A container this size doesn’t always fit on a tight downtown lot, and when a job site sits close to Historic Main Street or another older block, placement in the public street is more common at this scale than with our smaller boxes. Inside Franklin’s city limits, that means a Commercial Dumpster Permit from the City of Franklin Streets Department — a $100 fee plus a $1,000 surety bond, valid up to 30 days before renewal, with a Notice of Non-Compliance giving 5 business days to correct any issue before the container is removed at the owner’s expense. We handle that permit process for our customers; see our Franklin dumpster permit guide for the full breakdown, or call us and we’ll take care of it as part of booking.
Delivered across Franklin & Williamson County
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Compare the other sizes
Sizing up costs you money you did not need to spend. Sizing down costs you a second haul. Here is the rest of the range.
10 Yard Dumpster
Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, concrete and dirt, garage purge
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Kitchen or bath remodel, flooring projects, roofing tear-off, yard work
View 15 yard 20Cubic yards20 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house cleanout, larger remodel, roofing up to about 50 squares, landscaping
View 20 yard 30Cubic yards30 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house projects, commercial cleanouts, new-build construction
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40 Yard dumpster questions
What size projects is the 40 yard best for?
Major structural demolition, large-scale construction sites, and commercial fit-out or gut-renovation debris.
How many pickup-truck loads does a 40 yard hold?
About 12 pickup-truck loads of debris.
What’s the weight limit on a 40 yard dumpster?
5–6 tons. Dense demolition and masonry debris tend to hit that limit before the box is visually full, so talk to us about your load before booking.
How much space does a 40 yard need?
The same footprint as our 30 yard — 22 ft long by 7.5 ft wide — just 8 ft tall instead of 6 ft, so plan for length and width first.
Do I need a permit for a 40 yard dumpster in Franklin?
It depends on placement. Private property never requires a permit, but a container this size is more likely to need street placement on a tight lot — inside Franklin’s city limits, that means a Commercial Dumpster Permit from the City of Franklin Streets Department.
Can the 40 yard handle a full building demolition?
In most cases, yes, though very large demolition jobs sometimes need more than one container over the course of the project — we can talk through the scope with you when you call.
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Reserve a 40 yard dumpster in Franklin
Call and you will speak to someone local who knows the streets, the permit rules and which box actually fits your lot. Flat rate quoted up front.