40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Holland, MI
The biggest box we run. For construction, demolition, commercial work and the cleanup that needs a crew.
- Licensed & insured
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Flat-rate pricing
- Locally owned in Holland
- about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft highDimensions
- about 12 pickup truck loadsHolds
- 5–6 tonsWeight included
- 40 cubic yardsCapacity
The 40 yard container in Holland
The 40 yard is our largest roll-off container, with the most volume and the tallest sides, which cuts down the number of haul-offs on a big project. Commercial renovations, new builds and major demolition, full-home remodels, warehouse and office cleanouts, commercial roofing and large event cleanup are its home ground. It holds about 40 cubic yards, roughly twelve pickup truck loads or 230 to 250 standard trash bags.
Bulky and mixed debris is what justifies the 40: drywall, framing, fixtures, shelving, pallets, packaging and roofing debris on larger projects. The footprint is the same 22 by 7.5 feet as a 20 or 30, but at eight feet tall it is usually loaded by a crew.
Space needed
a flat, solid spot about 22 feet long and 8 feet wide on a lot or job site (pavement or a pad, not grass), about 60 feet of clear approach for the roll-off truck (more if it has to turn), and about 25 feet of clearance overhead, free of wires and branches
Construction, demolition and big commercial jobs
Big jobs come with local rules about containers on site, so before a 40 goes on a job site we check the City's rules and the placement with you. Asbestos and demolition notices are a state matter first: EGLE runs the federal asbestos rule (NESHAP) in Michigan. Residential dwellings of four units or less under private control are not subject to it, but other regulated demolitions need notice through EGLE's MiEnviro Portal at least ten working days before work starts, even when no asbestos is present. Asbestos never goes in a roll-off. On the road, Michigan law requires every vehicle to be built or loaded so its contents cannot drop, sift, leak, blow off or otherwise escape, and a load that is not completely enclosed has to be covered or fastened down (MCL 257.720).
Access and placement for a 40 yard
The truck needs about 60 feet of clear approach (more if it has to turn), about 25 feet of clearance overhead, and flat, solid ground such as a paved lot or a pad. On a job site we place it where the crews can work around it, on protective boards on request. A 40 in a public way is a different question. MDOT requires a permit from anyone who wants to use state highway right-of-way for anything other than normal vehicle or pedestrian travel, so we keep containers out of the right-of-way of I-196, US-31, M-21, M-40, M-45 or any other state route. In the City of Holland a refuse collector licence applies, and the City Council approves applicants; we check the City's rules before booking. We found no rule on dumpster placement in the City code we could read, so for any spot in a street we check the City's rules and the placement with you before booking. Each city page says what that town asks for.
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what usually decides.
Choose the 40 yard for
- Commercial renovations
- New builds and major demolition
- Full-home remodels
- Warehouse and office cleanouts
- Large event cleanup
Pick a different size for
- Heavy-only loads of concrete, dirt and brick, which go in a 10 or a split load
- Small jobs, where you would pay for unused space
- Sites without truck access and overhead clearance
- Asbestos, liquids, paint, fuel or medical waste
Placing a 40 yard container in Holland
It needs a flat, solid spot about 22 feet long and 8 feet wide on a lot or job site (pavement or a pad, not grass), about 60 feet of clear approach for the roll-off truck (more if it has to turn), and about 25 feet of clearance overhead, free of wires and branches. The driveway comes first. In the City of Holland a refuse collector licence applies, and the City Council approves applicants; we check the City's rules before booking. We found no rule on dumpster placement in the City code we could read, so for any spot in a street we check the City's rules and the placement with you before booking. MDOT requires a permit from anyone who wants to use state highway right-of-way for anything other than normal vehicle or pedestrian travel, so we keep containers out of the right-of-way of I-196, US-31, M-21, M-40, M-45 or any other state route. Check any neighborhood association rules too. Protective boards can go under the rails on request. Each town page covers its own rules.
Compare
Every size side by side
Commercial demolition, multi-unit projects
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3 pickup truck loads | 2–3 tons | Bathroom remodel, garage cleanout, broken-up pavers |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 4 to 5 pickup truck loads | 2–3 tons | Kitchen remodel, flooring, deck removal |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6 pickup truck loads | 3–4 tons | Multi-room renovation, whole-house cleanout, roof up to about 30 squares |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4–5 tons | Renovation to the studs, new build, large roof |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12 pickup truck loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial demolition, multi-unit projects |
Answers
40 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Not covered here? Call (616) 344-9760 and ask.
Will a 40 yard dumpster fit on a residential property?
Its footprint is the same as a 20 or 30, about 22 by 7.5 feet, so with the truck approach it can go on some residential properties. At eight feet tall it is a lot of box for a house. For most homes a 30, or a 20 with swaps, is the better fit. Ask and we say which.
How do you load a 40 yard?
Usually with a crew. The walls are about eight feet high, so hand loading from the ground is slow. Load evenly across the container and keep debris below the top edge.
Can I put concrete in a 40 yard?
Not as the main load. The allowance is usually around 5 to 6 tons, and concrete, soil or brick reach that at a fraction of the volume. For heavy material, ask about a smaller dumpster or a split-load plan.
Do you offer swaps on long jobs?
Yes. We remove the container or rotate containers as needed, and contractors can ask about recurring job schedules. Tell us the scope and expected duration and we quote the whole job.
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Where we deliver
40 yard dumpsters delivered across West Michigan
We run roll-off containers out of our yard on Charles Dr to every community below. Many orders go out same-day when availability allows, and distance and timing decide the rest. Who may haul and where a container may sit differ from town to town, and each page says so plainly. Not sure we reach your street? Call anyway.
Around Holland in Ottawa, Allegan and Kent counties
215 Charles Dr
Holland, MI 49424
Open 24 hours, 7 days
Ready when you are
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Holland
Call (616) 344-9760 with the address and what is going in. Same-day or next-day when availability allows. Call before midday for the best chance.