40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Glendale, CA
Our largest container — a volume box for bulky light debris and commercial-scale jobs, not a way to move more weight.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Glendale
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high — our tallest and largest container, built for volume rather than weight.
- Holdsabout 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included5-6 tons
- Space neededabout 36 feet of clear, level driveway
The 40 yard container in Glendale, CA
The 40 yard is our largest container, and it is built for volume rather than weight. It suits large-scale commercial demolition, multi-unit property clear-outs near the Glendale Galleria and Americana at Brand corridor, and any job producing a high volume of bulky but relatively light debris. It is the wrong choice for a dense load — the weight allowance is reached well before the box fills, which means paying for space you cannot use.
Commercial and multi-unit jobs
Larger retail build-outs, multi-tenant property turnovers, and commercial demolition projects across Glendale's commercial corridors and along the Tri-Cities are the most common 40-yard jobs we run.
Structural demolition
Tearing down a larger outbuilding or structure — as opposed to a single shed — often produces enough bulky framing and roofing debris to justify the 40 yard's extra volume, provided the material stays on the lighter side of the mix.
Access on Glendale-area sites
At 36 feet of needed clearance and 8 feet of height, the 40 yard rules out many residential driveways and tighter in-town lots, including most of the narrower streets climbing into the Verdugo Mountains foothills. It works best on commercial lots, wider suburban driveways, and job sites with clear straight-line truck access.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 40 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Structural demolition debris | a larger outbuilding or commercial structure |
| Multi-unit property clear-out | several units' worth of furniture and debris |
| Bulky commercial debris | high-volume, lower-density material |
| Large-scale yard or brush debris | a major hillside clearing project, weight permitting |
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 40 yard for
- Structural demolition
- Commercial and multi-unit jobs
- High-volume bulky debris
- Large retail or office build-outs
Pick a different size for
- Concrete, brick or fill dirt (weight limit reached far before it looks full)
- Most residential driveways with tight overhead clearance
- Smaller in-town Glendale lots or steep foothill streets without room for the truck to maneuver
Placing a 40 yard container on a Glendale-area property
The 40 yard's 36-foot footprint and 8-foot height rule out many of Glendale's tighter in-town lots and the narrower streets climbing toward the Verdugo Mountains — tell us the address and we will confirm access before booking, or suggest a 30 yard where the site will not accommodate it.
Compare
Every size side by side
| 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 Glendale sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Glendale?
Call (747) 307-7493. Tell us the material and the community, 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 good for concrete or heavy debris?
No — it is a volume container, and dense material like concrete reaches the weight limit long before it fills the box. A smaller container is the correct and cheaper choice for concrete; see the concrete & heavy debris page.
Will a 40 yard fit on a residential Glendale-area driveway?
Sometimes, but it needs about 36 feet of clear run and roughly 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance. Many in-town lots and steeper foothill streets cannot accommodate it — ask us to confirm before booking.
What projects actually need a 40 yard?
Structural demolition, commercial build-outs, and multi-unit property clear-outs producing high-volume, relatively light debris are the typical fits.
Can a 40 yard be delivered to a commercial site near the Galleria or Americana at Brand?
Yes — commercial lots in that corridor typically have the clear, level access this size needs. Residential streets nearby are a different story, so tell us whether the site is commercial or residential when you call.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Tri-Cities area
We run roll-off containers out of our Garfield Ave yard to all sixteen communities we cover — Glendale itself, the nearby Tri-Cities and foothill cities of Burbank, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge and South Pasadena, the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Eagle Rock, Atwater Village, Highland Park, Silver Lake, Toluca Lake, North Hollywood, Tujunga, Sunland and Glassell Park, plus the unincorporated communities of Montrose and La Crescenta. Glendale and the closer neighborhoods are usually same-day; farther communities are typically same- or next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.