40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Pueblo, CO
Commercial projects and major demolition work — a volume container for bulky, light debris.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Pueblo
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 13 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 Pueblo, CO
Our largest container is built for volume, not weight — commercial buildouts, large-scale demolition of bulky, light material, and multi-unit property cleanouts are the jobs that genuinely need this much room. It is not the safe default for a heavy load; concrete or similarly dense material should go in a smaller, weight-priced container instead, even on a large job.
What genuinely needs a 40 yard
Commercial and multi-unit property cleanouts, large-scale framing or structural demolition where the debris is bulky rather than dense, and high-volume renovation projects across a large property are the clearest fits. If your load is dense — concrete, brick, tile — a 40 yard is usually the wrong and more expensive choice.
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 debris | framing, drywall and fixtures from a larger commercial space |
| Multi-unit property cleanout | furniture and household goods across several units |
| Large-scale light demolition | bulky framing and structural material, low density |
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 40 yard for
- Commercial buildouts and multi-unit property cleanouts
- Large-scale, low-density demolition debris
- High-volume renovation projects
Pick a different size for
- Concrete, brick or any dense material in volume (use a weight-priced 10 or 15 yard instead)
- Small residential lots without a long, wide, clear driveway approach
Placing a 40 yard container on a Pueblo-area property
A 40 yard needs roughly 36 feet of clear run and the tallest overhead clearance of any size we run — confirm your site can accommodate it, particularly on tighter in-town Pueblo lots.
Compare
Every size side by side
Built for bulky, low-density volume — not the default for heavy material.
| 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 Pueblo sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Pueblo?
Call (719) 504-5824. 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 the safest choice for a large project?
Only if the debris is genuinely bulky rather than dense. Filling a 40 yard with concrete or similarly heavy material is both illegal to transport and far more expensive than the correctly sized alternative — describe your material mix and we will confirm the right size.
What kind of site do I need for a 40 yard?
A long, clear, level driveway or lot approach — roughly 36 feet — with good overhead clearance. It is the least forgiving size for a tight in-town lot, so confirm your site layout with us before booking.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Pueblo area
We run roll-off containers out of our Lake Davis Road yard to all thirteen communities we cover — Pueblo itself; the unincorporated Pueblo County communities of Pueblo West, Avondale, Vineland, Blende, Beulah, Colorado City and Salt Creek; the incorporated Pueblo County towns of Boone and Rye; and the neighboring-county cities of Florence, Penrose and Fowler. Pueblo and the closer unincorporated communities 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.