40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Duluth, MN
The biggest box we run. For construction, demolition, commercial work and the cleanout that needs a crew.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day or next-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
- Duluth, Superior & the Northland
- 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 Duluth
The 40 yard is the largest dumpster size available from True North Waste Bins, built for high volumes of bulky debris with fewer hauls. Commercial renovations, new construction and large demolition jobs, full-home remodels, warehouse and commercial cleanouts, and large event or community cleanups — that is where it lives. It holds about twelve pickup truck loads, or roughly 230 to 250 standard 33-gallon bags, and the tall sides cut down the number of swap-outs on a big job.
It is bulky and mixed debris that justifies the 40: drywall, framing, siding, cabinets, shelving, pallets, packaging, fixtures. Concrete, dirt and brick can pass the weight allowance long before the box looks full, so for heavy rubble a smaller dumpster is usually more efficient and cost-effective. 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, stable spot about 22 feet long and 7.5 feet wide on a lot or job site (pavement, gravel or a firm pad, not grass), about 60 feet of clear space for the roll-off truck, and at least 25 feet of clearance overhead, free of branches and wires
Construction, demolition and big commercial jobs
Contractors on new construction and commercial renovations, demolition crews, businesses clearing a warehouse, organizers of a large event cleanup — those are the regular 40 yard customers. In Minnesota, most of what they load is demolition debris: concrete, brick, bituminous concrete, untreated wood, masonry, glass, rock and plastic building parts (Minn. R. 7035.0300, subp. 30). On a Superior job site, Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources describes construction and demolition waste as concrete, brick, asphalt, wood, glass, masonry, roofing, siding and plaster — not paints, solvents, sealers or adhesives (Wis. Admin. Code NR 500.03(50)). Keep heavy rubble in its own, smaller box and the 40 does what it is best at.
Demolition comes with paperwork on both sides of the bridge. In Minnesota, problem materials and asbestos come out before a building is renovated or demolished, the MPCA wants at least 10 working days' notice for many demolitions, and in Duluth the debris from a City wrecking permit has to go to a site approved by the MPCA and WLSSD. In Superior, the building must be inspected for asbestos before any demolition or renovation (NR 447.06(1)); regulated jobs need 10 working days' notice to the DNR, a single house or a building of four or fewer units is typically exempt from that notice, and a demolition also needs a City razing permit (Superior Code § 34-152). Asbestos never goes in a roll-off. On the road, every load is secured so nothing drops, sifts or leaks (Minn. Stat. 169.81, subd. 5; Wis. Stat. 348.10(2)).
Access and placement for a 40 yard
The truck needs about 60 feet of clear space, at least 25 feet of clearance overhead and a flat, stable surface such as pavement, gravel or a job-site pad. On a job site we place it where the crews can work around it. A 40 in a public way is a different question. In Duluth, a roll-off in a street, alley or sidewalk needs the City's obstruction permit from Engineering (City Code § 45-15): a $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance naming the City first (§ 45-19), a fee made up of a base fee plus area-and-days, meter and sign charges, with a penalty added if work starts before the permit is granted (§ 45-17), at least 5 business days' notice if the street will be closed to traffic, the permit card posted at the container, and barricades and warning devices as the City Engineer requires (§§ 45-18, 45-22). In Superior, a street or right-of-way placement needs a Director of Public Works permit (§§ 106-4, 106-8), and a sidewalk blocked for more than three days needs Council approval and a certificate of insurance naming the City (§ 106-46). On state trunk highways such as I-35, US-53, MN-61 and MN-194 there is no MnDOT permit for a private container, and obstructing a highway is a misdemeanor (Minn. Stat. 160.2715). Each town 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 and new construction
- Demolition projects with mixed debris
- Full-home remodels
- Warehouse and commercial cleanouts — pallets, packaging, equipment
- Large event and community cleanups
Pick a different size for
- Heavy-only loads — concrete, dirt and brick go in a smaller box
- Small jobs (you would pay for unused space)
- Sites without truck access and overhead clearance
- Asbestos, hazardous waste, paint, chemicals, tires, batteries, medical waste or major appliances
Placing a 40 yard container in Duluth or Superior
It needs a flat, stable spot about 22 feet long and 7.5 feet wide on a lot or job site (pavement, gravel or a firm pad, not grass), about 60 feet of clear space for the roll-off truck, and at least 25 feet of clearance overhead, free of branches and wires. The driveway comes first. In Duluth, a roll-off in a street, alley or sidewalk needs a City obstruction permit from Engineering — the City's permit page names roll-off boxes (City Code § 45-15) — applied for online through ePlace, with a $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance naming the City on file before it is issued (§ 45-19), the permit card posted at the container, barricades and warning devices as the City Engineer requires (§§ 45-18, 45-22), and at least 5 business days' notice if the street will be closed to traffic. On private property, Duluth's zoning code names roll-off containers in its definition of temporary storage containers (UDC § 50-20.6.C) without saying how that applies to a short debris rental, so we check placement rules with you before delivery. In Superior, a container on a street, alley or right-of-way needs a permit from the Director of Public Works (Code §§ 106-4, 106-8), and a blocked sidewalk a City Clerk permit (§ 106-46). I-35, US-53, MN-61 and MN-194 are state trunk highways, where MnDOT has no permit for a private container, so there the box stays on the property. In winter, plan around snow emergencies and plowing. Other towns have their own rules — Hermantown, Proctor, Carlton and Moose Lake require a permit to obstruct a right-of-way, Rice Lake a permit or City Council approval, and Two Harbors' Excavation and Obstruction permit lists dumpsters by name. Check your HOA too. Plywood or boards under the contact points add protection if you want it. Each town page covers its own rules.
Compare
Every size side by side
Commercial renovations, new construction and large demolition jobs, full-home remodels, warehouse and commercial cleanouts, and large event or community cleanups.
| 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 | 1–2 tons | Small kitchen and bathroom remodels, roofing tear-offs, garage and single-room cleanouts, and concrete, tile, asphalt and brick within the weight limit. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 4–5 pickup truck loads | 2–3 tons | Garage, attic and basement cleanouts, kitchen and bath remodels, flooring and carpet removal, roofing, small decks and fences, and yard cleanup. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6 pickup truck loads | 3–4 tons | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, roofing projects, large landscaping jobs and light demolition with mixed debris. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4–5 tons | Multi-room renovations, estate and property cleanouts, office and retail remodels, light demolition and community cleanups. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12 pickup truck loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial renovations, new construction and large demolition jobs, full-home remodels, warehouse and commercial cleanouts, and large event or community cleanups. |
Not quite right?
- 10 yard — Small kitchen and bathroom remodels, roofing tear-offs, garage and single-room cleanouts, and concrete, tile, asphalt and brick within the weight limit.
- 15 yard — Garage, attic and basement cleanouts, kitchen and bath remodels, flooring and carpet removal, roofing, small decks and fences, and yard cleanup.
- 20 yard — Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, roofing projects, large landscaping jobs and light demolition with mixed debris.
- 30 yard — Multi-room renovations, estate and property cleanouts, office and retail remodels, light demolition and community cleanups.
Answers
40 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
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 it can, but 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 will say which.
How do you load a 40 yard?
Usually with a crew. The sides are eight feet high, so hand loading from the ground is slow. Load evenly throughout the container and keep debris below the top edge for safe transport.
Can I put concrete in a 40 yard?
Within the weight limit, yes — but not as the main load. A 40 typically includes about five to six tons, and concrete, dirt or brick reach that at a fraction of the volume. For heavy material a smaller dumpster is usually more efficient and cost-effective.
Do you offer swaps on long jobs?
Yes. When the box is full we collect it and can rotate in an empty one, and larger projects get flexible scheduling and ongoing service. Tell us the expected duration and we will quote the whole job.
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Where we deliver
40 yard dumpsters delivered across Duluth, Superior and the Northland
We run roll-off containers out of our yard in Superior to every town below. Many orders go out same-day when scheduling allows; distance and route timing decide the rest. Street placement and hauling rules differ from town to town, and each page says so plainly. If your town is not listed, call anyway.
Duluth, Superior & the Northland
405 John Ave
Superior, WI 54880
Open 24 hours, 7 days
Ready when you are
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Duluth
Call (218) 522-8487 with the address and what is going in. Same-day or next-day when scheduling allows — call before midday for the best chance.
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