The Daily Haul

How much does a dumpster cost in Kentucky?

Start with the price, because Kentucky is refreshingly simple. On our dumpster rental pages, Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah, Elizabethtown and most of the state share one ladder: a 10 yard at $375 to $575, a 15 yard at $435 to $635, a 20 yard at $525 to $725, a 30 yard at $650 to $850 and a 40 yard at $795 to $995, all inclusive. Every price covers delivery, pickup, disposal, taxes and 7 days, and extra days are $40 each anywhere in the state.

Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Louisville?

Louisville is the biggest city on that ladder. A Louisville dumpster rental on your own driveway needs no permit. If the box has to sit on a street, sidewalk or alley, the right of way permit comes from Louisville Metro Public Works, so tell us the exact spot and we confirm what applies. Older neighborhoods with tight lots often have alley access, which can be the cleanest drop. The National Weather Service in Louisville covers the Ohio River valley, where winter ice and high water can change a delivery day.

How does dumpster rental work in Lexington?

Lexington runs the same ladder with its own city government. A Lexington dumpster rental on private property is the simple path; a street placement is permitted through the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Division of Engineering. Lexington is also where Kentucky searches for portable toilets are strongest, from job sites to horse country events, and a standard unit runs $270 a weekend or $320 a month, all inclusive.

What is the dumpster permit rule in Covington?

Northern Kentucky has the one rule that catches people. A Covington dumpster rental is not a Cincinnati rental; it is a different state with its own permits. If the box has to occupy a Covington street or sidewalk, the city's right of way encroachment application has to be submitted at least 10 business days ahead, so a street drop is never a same week job there. A driveway avoids all of it. Florence and Newport run on the same ladder, and the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio covers the Northern Kentucky forecast.

What does a dumpster cost in Bowling Green, Owensboro and Paducah?

Out west and south the price stays put. A Bowling Green dumpster rental, a cleanup in Owensboro on the Ohio River, or a job in Paducah starts at $375 for a 10 yard. Spring is storm season across the state, and after a big wind or tornado the whole area calls for the same containers in the same week, so line up your cleanup box early.

Which Kentucky towns cost more?

A few towns run higher, and we say so plainly. The bourbon towns of Bardstown, La Grange and Shelbyville run a 10 yard at $425 to $625 and a 20 yard at $685 to $885. Somerset near Lake Cumberland runs a 10 yard at $495 to $695. Those prices reflect real hauling distance, and they are still one flat, all inclusive number.

How much weight is included, and what about concrete or shingles?

The weight rules hold everywhere. The allowance is built in, about 1 ton on a 10 yard up to 4 tons on a 40, and heavy material gets its own flat price box: concrete runs $650 for a 10 yard, $750 for a 15 and $850 for a 20; clean dirt $750 to $950; mixed heavy debris $780 to $980. Roofing shingles are regular construction debris, sized by the squares and the layers. Kentucky's solid waste rules are set by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, and every load we haul goes to a licensed facility.

What is the fastest way to get a real price?

So in Kentucky the job comes down to three things: which ladder your town is on, where the box will sit, and how much lead time your city's permit needs. The fastest way to the real number is to price your exact ZIP, which shows your flat rate, your included tons and your delivery day in a couple of minutes, or start from the Kentucky coverage hub and pick your city. Not sure on size? The free size calculator matches the box to the job, and our assistant Sam is on chat and the phone 24/7.