40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Norfolk, VA
Our largest container — built for major demolition, large-scale construction, and commercial projects across Norfolk and Hampton Roads.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Norfolk
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long x 7.5 ft wide x 8 ft high.
- HoldsHolds roughly 12 to 16 full pickup truck loads of debris.
- Weight includedTypically includes about 5 tons in the base price — sized for high-volume construction and demolition debris.
- Space neededRequires significant clear space — a commercial lot, construction site, or wide curb frontage; most residential driveways are too tight for comfortable placement.
The 40 yard container in Norfolk, VA
The 40 yard dumpster is the largest roll-off Reilly & Sons puts on the road, and it's built for jobs that measure debris in dumpster-loads, not truckloads. Large-scale demolition, commercial construction, and major renovation projects that would need multiple swaps in a 30 yard usually make more sense in one 40 yard container instead.
It's not a size most homeowners need, and we'll say so plainly if a smaller container fits your project better — but for genuinely large jobs, it cuts down on swap-out trips and keeps a site moving.
Who Actually Needs a 40 Yard
This size is built for commercial construction sites, large-scale demolition, and major renovation projects with a steady, high volume of debris — not for a typical home cleanout. If a contractor is managing a multi-week job with ongoing debris removal, a 40 yard often makes more sense than repeatedly swapping a smaller container.
What Fills a Container This Size
Framing lumber, drywall, packaging waste, and general construction debris from a commercial buildout or new-construction project is the typical load. It's also used for large-scale demolition debris where volume, not weight, is the driving factor — light, bulky material rather than dense concrete or masonry.
Site Access and Placement
Given its size, the 40 yard needs real room: a construction site laydown area, a commercial lot, or a wide stretch of curb with a City of Norfolk permit if it's not on private property. Overhead clearance matters even more at this height, so our crew scouts the site or confirms details by phone before delivery.
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 construction debris | Framing, drywall, and packaging waste from a new-build or large buildout |
| Large-scale demolition | Bulky demolition debris from a sizable structure |
| Major renovation waste | High-volume debris from an extensive multi-phase remodel |
| New construction cleanup | End-of-project debris from a new home or commercial build |
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 40 yard for
- Commercial construction or new-build projects
- Large-scale structure demolition
- Major multi-phase renovations
- High-volume, ongoing job-site debris
Pick a different size for
- Residential cleanouts and remodels (a 10-30 yard fits nearly all of these)
- Sites without room for a large roll-off truck
- Heavy, dense debris like concrete or dirt (weight limit hits fast)
- Locations with restrictive overhead clearance
Placing a 40 yard container on a Norfolk-area property
The 40 yard is the size our commercial and contractor customers reach for on larger builds around Norfolk and the Southside — new construction, multi-unit renovation, and sizable demolition work. For a typical Ghent bungalow remodel or a Larchmont home cleanout, we'll usually steer a caller toward a 20 or 30 yard instead; we'd rather size the job right than upsell a container nobody needs.
Compare
Every size side by side
Most homeowners never need this size — if you're weighing a 40 against a 30, the honest answer for a residential project is almost always the 30. This size earns its cost on commercial and large-demolition jobs with steady, ongoing debris.
| 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 Norfolk sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Norfolk
Call (757) 290-7723. 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
Do most homeowners need a 40 yard dumpster?
Almost never. This size is built for commercial construction, large demolition, and major ongoing job-site debris. If you're calling about a home renovation or cleanout in Norfolk, a 20 or 30 yard almost always covers it for less money — ask our team and we'll size it honestly.
What kind of site does a 40 yard dumpster need?
Plan on a commercial lot, construction site, or a wide curb area with enough clearance for a full-size roll-off truck to maneuver and enough overhead room for the container's height. Most standard residential driveways are too tight for comfortable placement at this size.
Is a 40 yard dumpster good for concrete or heavy demolition debris?
Not usually. Dense material like concrete, brick, or masonry will hit the weight limit long before the container is full, so you end up paying for unused space. This size works best for bulky-but-lighter debris — framing, drywall, packaging — from large construction or demolition jobs.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Southside
We run roll-off containers out of our Little Creek Road yard to all fifteen communities we cover on the Southside and across the harbor — Norfolk itself and the neighborhoods of Ghent, Larchmont, Colonial Place, Park Place, Berkley, Ocean View, Lafayette-Winona and Willoughby, plus the Southside cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth, and the Peninsula cities of Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson. Norfolk and its own neighborhoods are usually same-day; Southside neighbors are typically same- or next-day, and Peninsula cities across the harbor are more often next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.