40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Quincy, IL
Our largest roll-off — built for commercial projects, major demolition, and jobs that produce more debris than any residential remodel.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Quincy
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long x 7.5 ft wide x 8 ft high.
- HoldsHolds roughly 12 to 14 full pickup truck loads of debris.
- Weight includedIncludes 5 to 6 tons in the base price, sized for large commercial and demolition loads; extremely dense material like structural concrete should be discussed with our crew before booking.
- Space neededNeeds the same 22-foot footprint as our 30 yard but with significant overhead clearance for its 8-foot height — best suited to commercial lots, larger properties, or open jobsites rather than tight residential driveways.
The 40 yard container in Quincy, IL
The 40 yard is the biggest container we run, and it's built for jobs where volume is measured in truckloads, not trash bags. It shares the same 22-foot length as our 20 and 30 yard boxes but stands a full 8 feet tall, giving it well over double the capacity of our most popular size.
This is the container commercial contractors, property managers, and demolition crews around Quincy call for when a job is simply too big for anything residential-sized.
Who Needs a 40 Yard
This size is built for commercial cleanouts, large-scale demolition, and construction projects generating far more debris than a typical home remodel — think a commercial building strip-out, a full structure demo, or a large-scale property cleanup on a farm or commercial lot in Adams County.
What Fills a 40 Yard
Debris from tearing down an outbuilding or small commercial structure, the combined scrap from a large-scale renovation across multiple units, or a major cleanout of a commercial property will typically fill this size. It's also common for large-scale storm cleanup after a major spring thunderstorm event moves through west-central Illinois.
Delivery and Site Requirements
Given its size and height, the 40 yard works best on commercial sites, farm properties, or larger residential lots with open access — tight downtown Quincy driveways or narrow alleys generally aren't a good fit. Our crew will talk through site access and overhead clearance with you before scheduling delivery from our yard on 7th Street.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 40 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Structure demolition | Debris from tearing down a small building or outbuilding |
| Commercial strip-out | Fixtures, drywall, and flooring from a commercial remodel |
| Large-scale storm cleanup | Downed trees and debris across a large property after a major storm |
| Multi-unit renovation scrap | Combined debris from renovating several units at once |
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 40 yard for
- Commercial building cleanout or renovation
- Small structure or outbuilding demolition
- Large-scale storm or property cleanup
- Multi-unit or large-scale construction projects
Pick a different size for
- Any residential remodel under whole-house scale
- Tight downtown lots or narrow driveways
- Loads that are mostly dense material like concrete or brick without a tonnage check first
- Small cleanouts better served by a 10 or 15 yard
Placing a 40 yard container on a Quincy-area property
The 40 yard is the size that shows up on farm-property cleanups and outbuilding teardowns across rural Adams County, and on commercial jobsites in and around Quincy where a strip-out or demolition produces more debris than any home renovation ever would.
Compare
Every size side by side
If your job is residential in scale, even a large one, the 30 yard is usually more practical to place — reach for the 40 when you're dealing with commercial or demolition-level volume.
| 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 Quincy sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Quincy
Call (217) 860-6534. 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
Can I get a 40 yard dumpster delivered to a residential property?
In most cases we recommend it only for larger residential lots or farm properties with open access, since the height and footprint don't work well on a typical driveway. Call us and we'll walk through your site to see if it's a fit or whether a 30 yard makes more sense.
How much weight can a 40 yard dumpster hold?
The base price includes 5 to 6 tons, which handles most commercial demolition and large cleanout loads. If you're dealing with dense material like concrete, brick, or structural debris, tell us ahead of time so we can plan for the extra weight or recommend a different approach.
What does a 40 yard dumpster cost in Quincy?
Roll-off pricing in the Quincy area generally falls between $275 and $800 depending on size and debris, as a general market reference. A 40 yard sits at the top of that range — call (217) 860-6534 for a firm quote on your project.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Quincy area
We run roll-off containers out of our 7th Street yard to all fifteen communities we cover — Quincy itself and the Adams County villages of Camp Point, Clayton, Coatsburg, Columbus, Golden, La Prairie, Liberty, Lima, Loraine, Mendon, Payson, Plainville and Ursa, plus Hannibal, Missouri across the river. Quincy and the closer Adams County villages are usually same-day; farther villages and Hannibal are typically same- or next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.