40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Allentown, PA
Our largest container, built for commercial projects, major demolition, and jobs that produce serious volume.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Allentown
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 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 neededan open, level area about 25 to 30 feet long with clear approach for the delivery truck
The 40 yard container in Allentown, PA
The 40 yard is the size for projects that measure debris in truckloads, not trash bags. It's the container we deliver most often to commercial sites, warehouse and distribution clear-outs, and major demolition jobs where the volume simply outpaces anything smaller.
Given the concentration of warehouse and logistics space around the I-78 corridor in Upper Macungie — right in ALW's own backyard near Werley Rd — the 40 yard sees regular use on commercial buildouts, tenant turnovers, and industrial cleanouts in that stretch of the Lehigh Valley, along with larger residential demolition and new-construction projects elsewhere in the service area.
Where the 40 yard makes sense
Commercial renovations, warehouse and distribution center cleanouts, major home demolition, and large new-construction sites are the typical fit. If a project is producing debris faster than a 30 yard can keep up with, the 40 yard is usually the more efficient call rather than scheduling multiple swaps.
Placement and access
Because of its length and height, the 40 yard needs a genuinely open, level spot with clear truck access — commonly available on commercial lots and larger industrial sites around Upper Macungie's warehouse corridor, and on larger residential properties elsewhere in the Lehigh Valley. We'll talk through site access before delivery to make sure it's the right fit.
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 or tenant turnover debris | Fits comfortably |
| Warehouse or distribution center cleanout | Fits comfortably |
| Major residential demolition | Fits comfortably |
| Large new-construction site, multiple phases combined | Fits comfortably |
| Big-box or industrial property renovation debris | Fits comfortably |
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 Allentown sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Allentown
Call (610) 439-9705. 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
What kind of jobs need a 40 yard dumpster?
Commercial renovations, warehouse or distribution center cleanouts, major demolition, and large new-construction sites are the typical fit for our largest container.
Do you deliver 40 yard dumpsters to commercial sites near I-78?
Yes — the Upper Macungie warehouse and logistics corridor along I-78 is close to our own location, and we regularly deliver 40 yards to commercial and industrial sites throughout that area and the wider Lehigh Valley.
How much space does a 40 yard dumpster require?
It needs an open, level area roughly 25 to 30 feet long with clear truck access for delivery and pickup. It's generally better suited to commercial lots or larger residential properties than a tight city driveway.
Is a 40 yard overkill for a residential project?
For most single-family homes, yes — a 30 yard usually covers even a large renovation or estate cleanout. The 40 yard makes the most sense for major demolition or a project generating genuinely commercial-scale debris.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Allentown area
We run roll-off containers out of our 25 Werley Rd yard to all sixteen communities we cover across greater Allentown — Whitehall, South Whitehall and the Macungies close to the yard, and towns out toward Bethlehem, Easton and Nazareth in Northampton County farther out. Allentown and the closest towns are usually same-day; the farther edges of the service area are next-day. If your town is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.