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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the surrounding Waukesha County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Century-old homes near downtown and the university getting reworked, basement and roof repairs after heavy spring storms, and steady construction along the Les Paul Parkway and Sunset corridors all keep containers moving for homeowners and contractors here.
Waukesha is a straightforward market to rent in and a strict one on timing, so both are worth knowing up front. Below you will find our price ranges, the permit for a container in a city street, how long a container may stay, what Wisconsin keeps out of a landfill, and where a Waukesha load ends up.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
Three things set a Waukesha quote, and one local rule can change the plan entirely.
Size first. A bigger container costs more up front and still beats paying for a second haul when the smaller one fills with the job half done.
Weight next. Brick, mortar, plaster, and old concrete are dense, so a small container loaded with them reaches its tonnage while it still looks half empty. Waukesha has a lot of pre-war housing, which means a lot of plaster and lath.
Disposal is the third, and here it is a private market. Waukesha County has no publicly run landfill, and the county's own list of places to take construction material points only to privately operated sites outside the city. Your account manager prices the haul and the gate together rather than quoting a public rate that does not exist.
The rule to raise early is time. City rules let a container stand on a property for up to 90 days, and require it to be removed as soon as it is full regardless. A new-build with a live building permit gets longer. Mention your timeline when you call and nothing gets awkward later.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Two numbers decide it: how much debris, and how heavy. We rent five sizes.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest. It fits one bathroom, a small shed teardown, or a modest cleanout, and it is the right pick for brick, block, and concrete, which hit the weight cap early.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a room stripped to the studs, a small roof tear-off, or plaster and lath pulled from a couple of rooms.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the usual answer for a Waukesha house. A full cleanout, a kitchen and bath together, or a basement gutted after water damage all fit.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits an addition, a whole-house remodel, or a new build, where a crew needs room to keep loading through the week.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It is built for commercial tear-outs, demolition, and high-volume cleanouts where bulk rather than weight runs out first.
Caught between two sizes? Describe the job to your account manager and let them pick the cheaper route.
On private property, your driveway or a pad inside the property line, no permit is needed for the container, though the time limits further down this section still apply.
Put any part of it in a street, alley, sidewalk, or terrace and Waukesha requires a Street Occupancy Permit first. The city's rules name containers directly, dumpsters included, and cover any length of time at all. City code says the same thing: before a dumpster or storage container goes on any street or public right-of-way for any purpose, a permit has to come from the Public Works Department.
Two details matter. The permit is taken out by the owner of the container rather than by you, and it comes with a traffic control plan and a certificate of liability insurance. Fees are worked out by the day or by the week rather than at a flat rate.
The street rules are detailed as well. Signs and flashing barricades have to be in place before anything starts, the roadway must stay open to at least two-thirds of its width between curbs and never less than eighteen feet, nothing may sit within fifteen feet of a hydrant, and a five-foot walking route has to stay open for pedestrians.
The Engineering Division at 201 Delafield Street handles it, and the city can be reached at 262-524-3500, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you are not sure whether your drop spot is private ground or city right-of-way, your account manager can help you check and will confirm with the city how the container permit is handled.
Everyday construction and cleanout debris is fine. The limits here come from Wisconsin's statewide bans, and the list is longer than most states.
Wisconsin bars a lot of material from landfills and incinerators across the whole state: every major appliance, including furnaces, boilers, water heaters, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, and dehumidifiers. All electronics are banned too, from televisions and computers to monitors, printers, keyboards, and anything else that plugs into a computer. So are tires, lead-acid vehicle batteries, used oil filters, and waste oils.
Recyclable containers and paper are on the same statewide ban list: plastic bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, glass containers, corrugated cardboard, newspaper, magazines, and office paper.
Yard material is banned as well. Grass clippings, leaves, and brush under six inches in diameter cannot go to a landfill, so they need their own route rather than a spot in a mixed container.
Hazardous waste, liquids, wet paint, solvents, and fuel stay out of any standard container. Asbestos is handled site by site here, since each landfill sets its own position on it, so raise it before demolition starts.
If an item has you guessing, ask your account manager before it goes over the rail.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Waukesha County runs no public landfill, which shapes the answer. The county's own construction disposal guidance points construction and demolition material at two privately operated landfills, one in Muskego and one in Menomonee Falls, both a short run from the city.
The City's own Drop-Off Center is not an option for a business or for a container load. City rules make non-residential properties ineligible for city disposal services altogether, including the Drop-Off Center, and require them to arrange private service instead.
What that means in practice is that your disposal cost is negotiated rather than posted. Your account manager will confirm which site your load is going to and what the gate adds before delivery, so the number you get on the call is the number you pay.
Most Waukesha orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. A day or two of lead time helps, especially if the container has to sit in the street.
Five habits that keep a delivery smooth:
One timing rule catches commercial jobs. If any part of a business property sits within 250 feet of a home, collection there can only happen between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., which rules out a very early swap on a downtown or mixed-use site.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster coordinates dumpster rentals throughout Waukesha and the nearby parts of Waukesha County, from downtown and the Fox River neighborhoods to Saratoga, Bethesda, Sunset Drive, and the newer subdivisions off Springdale and Merrill Hills Road. We arrange delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule, and your account manager confirms what the city expects when a drop has to sit in the right-of-way.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container to the work, walk through the street permit if you need one, and give you a clear number on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
A 10-yard container runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, based on a five-day rental. Where you land depends on size, debris weight, and the disposal cost at the private landfill your load goes to. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and overage rate when you book.
In Waukesha the container usually wins by a wide margin, because there is no public landfill or public drop-off open to a business. Self-hauling means paying a private gate on every trip, plus fuel and your own hours. One container clears the job in a single haul.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves space for a mattress, a dresser, and a stack of boxes. With bulky furniture you run out of room well before you reach the weight limit.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, wet paint, solvents, and fuel. Wisconsin also bans every major appliance, all electronics, tires, lead-acid batteries, oil filters, waste oils, and yard material from its landfills, so those need a separate route. Mention appliances and brush when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. Weight decides the rest. Plaster, brick, and broken concrete can pass the included tonnage quickly, so a dedicated load for heavy material usually works out cheaper than one mixed container.
Three days normally costs what five days costs, because the price is built around the job rather than the calendar. Weight moves your bill far more than days do. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton runs before delivery.
Most home and job-site debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, plaster and lath, shingles, flooring, carpet, cabinets, windows, doors, and general cleanout junk. Clean brick, block, and concrete are accepted too and cost less in their own load. Check unusual items with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 |
| Phone: | 414-300-6773 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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