40 cubic yards
40 Yard Dumpster Rental in Corona, CA
Our largest container, built for commercial projects and major demolition work across Corona and the surrounding Riverside County area.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Corona
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 13 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long by 7.5 ft wide by 8 ft high — the tallest container we offer, built for high-volume commercial and demolition work rather than typical residential projects.
- Holdsabout 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included5-6 tons
- Space neededabout 25-26 feet of clear, level space with extra overhead clearance
The 40 yard container in Corona, CA
The 40 yard is the largest container Big Mikes Corona Dumpster Rentals delivers, and it's built for scale — commercial tenant improvement projects, full structural demolition, or a construction site generating debris faster than a residential-size bin can keep up with. At 8 feet tall, it holds nearly double the volume of our 20 yard in the same 22-foot length.
Because of its height, this size is best suited to commercial lots, larger properties, or job sites along Corona's industrial corridors near the SR-91 and I-15 interchange, where overhead clearance and truck access are less of a constraint than on a typical residential street.
When a 40 yard is the right size
This size is built for commercial and large-scale work — a full building demolition, a large tenant improvement job clearing out an entire commercial space, or a construction project with an ongoing, high-volume debris stream. It's less common on residential jobs, though it does show up for very large whole-property demolitions or major additions on bigger lots.
Placement on a Corona job site or property
Given the 8-foot wall height, overhead clearance is the main factor — power lines, building overhangs, and tree canopy all need to be clear along the delivery path. This size works well on commercial lots and larger properties in the industrial areas near SR-91 and I-15, and on the more spacious semi-rural lots found in unincorporated communities like Temescal Valley or Home Gardens, but it's rarely the right fit for a standard suburban driveway.
The common mistake with this size
Ordering a 40 yard for a job that's really sized for a 20 or 30 yard means paying for capacity that goes unused, and the larger footprint can be harder to place and harder to get permitted at the curb if it's needed on a public street. Talk through your project scope with us before booking — if it's a single-family renovation rather than commercial demolition, a smaller size is usually both cheaper and easier to place.
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 demolition debris | framing, drywall, and finishes from a full interior teardown |
| Construction waste | an ongoing high-volume job site over several weeks |
| Large residential demolition | a full single-family home teardown, structure only |
| Bulky commercial furniture and fixtures | office or retail buildout removal at scale |
| Mixed C&D debris | large-scale renovation across a multi-unit property |
Suitability
Is the 40 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 40 yard for
- Commercial building demolition
- Large tenant improvement or buildout projects
- Full residential structure teardown
- High-volume construction job sites
- Major property-wide cleanouts on commercial or larger lots
Pick a different size for
- Typical residential renovations (see the 20 or 30 yard)
- Short or narrow driveways with limited overhead clearance
- Small cleanout or single-room projects (see the 10 or 15 yard)
Placing a 40 yard container on a Corona-area property
We deliver 40 yard containers most often to commercial and industrial sites near the SR-91 and I-15 corridor and to larger properties in Corona's outlying areas, where truck access and overhead clearance make this size practical in a way a tighter residential street usually doesn't.
Compare
Every size side by side
Our largest size — built for commercial and demolition-scale work, not typical residential projects.
| 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 Corona sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 40 yard dumpster in Corona?
Call (951) 963-3527. Tell us the material and the community, 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 suitable for a residential project?
Occasionally, for a full structural teardown or a very large property-wide cleanout, but most residential jobs are better and more affordably served by a 20 or 30 yard. Call us and we can help scope your project correctly.
What kind of clearance does a 40 yard dumpster need?
Because it's 8 feet tall, overhead clearance matters more than with smaller sizes — power lines, building overhangs, and tree canopy along the delivery path all need to be checked in addition to the roughly 25-26 feet of ground clearance.
Can I get a 40 yard delivered to a job site outside Corona city limits?
Yes, we deliver throughout the Corona area including neighboring cities and unincorporated Riverside County communities. Permit requirements can differ by jurisdiction, so ask us when you book if the container needs to sit on a public street.
Do I need a permit for a 40 yard dumpster in Corona?
If it will sit on a public street rather than entirely on private property, likely yes. Requirements depend on which jurisdiction the site falls under — Corona's own permit desk, a neighboring city's, or Riverside County Transportation Department's Permits Section at (951) 955-6790 for unincorporated areas.
Service area
40 Yard Dumpster delivered across southwest Riverside County
We run roll-off containers out of our Envoy Ave yard to all thirteen communities we cover — Corona itself and its Dos Lagos, Eagle Glen and Sierra Del Oro neighborhoods, the neighboring incorporated cities of Eastvale, Norco, Riverside, Jurupa Valley and Lake Elsinore, and the unincorporated Riverside County communities of Temescal Valley, Home Gardens, El Cerrito and Coronita. Corona and the closer 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.