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Dumpster Rental in Wisconsin
Prime Dumpster offers dumpster rental in Wisconsin in 42 cities, from Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha to Madison, Green Bay, Eau Claire and Superior. We bring containers for garage and basement clean-outs, roof tear-offs, remodels and construction projects, and we also serve commercial, industrial and federal customers.
Local details set what you'll pay. The container size, the debris you load, where the container is placed and the county site that takes it all have a hand in your price.
On this page, you'll see Wisconsin price ranges, how permits work, the state's long list of landfill bans and the county disposal sites that handle debris.
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42
cities served in Wisconsin
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
Wisconsin Dumpster Rental Prices
The prices below reflect general ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other specifics before you book.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Price Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Debris weight; heavy materials like concrete reach limits quickly |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Debris mix; combined light and heavy materials affect disposal fees |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Landfill distance; out-of-county loads may carry higher tipping fees |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Debris volume; longer rental periods may apply for larger projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Project scope; commercial and demolition loads vary widely by material |
Prices shown are general ranges for estimation purposes. Your final quote will depend on many factors, which your Prime Dumpster Account Manager will explain after learning about your project needs during your free consultation.
What Factors Affect Your Dumpster Rental Price?
The price of a rental is built on three steps: delivering the container, leaving it with you for the rental period, and hauling it away to be emptied. Your project's details add to that base.
Those details include container size, material type, rental length and job location. Shingles, plaster and wet wood get heavy fast, and extra days push the price higher.
Wisconsin counties own many of the landfills and transfer stations, and each sets its own tipping fees. Some even change the rate by site or by season within a single county.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- Brown County charges customers without a contract $55.00 per ton at its South Landfill and $65.00 per ton at its Waste Transfer Station. During spring road weight limits, the transfer station rate rises to $75.00 per ton.
- Outagamie County charges $58.00 per ton for garbage or construction waste taken to the landfill. Construction waste hauled to its transfer station in dump trailers under 10 yards costs $88.00 per ton.
In other words, the same load can cost more depending on which site takes it and even what time of year it goes. Timing a job around spring weight limits can make a real difference in the Green Bay area.
Always check county pages for current fees and rules. Your account manager can find out which site takes your debris and explain what shapes your final quote.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Wisconsin?
A container parked on your own driveway or property usually doesn't need a permit. For a spot on a street, sidewalk or terrace, you'll need approval from the agency that maintains that road before the container is dropped off.
Wisconsin assigns this to the road owner, so the permit office depends on your street:
- On a state highway, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation issues work on highway right-of-way permits through its online SHAPES system. There is no fee to apply, and paper forms go to the transportation region office for your county.
- On a city street, the city sets the terms. Fond du Lac's Engineering Division issues a Dumpster, Trailer and PODS permit at no charge, but the container's owner must apply, not the resident. Madison charges a flat fee for every 30 days a dumpster sits in the street and asks for applications at least one week ahead.
Two Wisconsin cities, two very different rules. Your account manager can identify the right office for your address before delivery.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in Wisconsin
Most debris from a cleanup or construction job can go in. What gets refused depends on each site's license, under rules from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Wisconsin's recycling law keeps a long list of everyday items out of landfills. Cardboard, office paper, newspapers, glass, aluminum and steel cans, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles are all banned. So are electronics, major appliances, lead acid batteries, used oil filters, waste oil, tires and yard waste, including brush under six inches across. A load stuffed with flattened boxes or an old TV can create problems at the gate.
Throughout the country, standard landfills refuse hazardous waste and free liquids, and friable asbestos must go to a site approved for it.
Sites set their own rules as well. Winnebago County's transfer station in Oshkosh doesn't accept stone, brick, concrete, soil, stumps or oversized items because of its compactors, and sends those loads to the Outagamie County Landfill.
Before loading electronics, tires, appliances or anything you're unsure about, ask your account manager where those items should go.
Wisconsin Landfill Disposal Sites
Wisconsin disposal is a mix of county landfills, county transfer stations and private landfills. The county where your job sits usually decides where the debris goes.
The Brown County South Landfill is at 1258 Mill Road in Greenleaf. Every load must be tarped, and the site is open weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Outagamie County's Resource Recovery Park drop-off site is at 1919 Holland Road in Appleton, through Gate 3. It does not accept hazardous materials.
Outagamie County doesn't apply its higher out-of-county rate to waste from Brown or Winnebago counties, so Fox Valley loads can cross county lines at the normal price.
The Department of Natural Resources licenses Wisconsin landfills and collects state fees on the waste they take in. When you book, your account manager confirms the site for your address and any material limits it has.
Brown County South Landfill
1258 Mill Road, Greenleaf, WI 54126
All loads must be tarped. Open Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm and Saturday 7:30 am-12:30 pm.
Cities We Serve in Wisconsin
42
locations served across Wisconsin
With just one call or text, our team coordinates the services you need through our network of vetted local hauling partners, saving you valuable time and resources. Whether you’re overseeing a construction project, handling commercial waste, managing government contracts, or organizing large-scale events, Prime Dumpster delivers the expertise and reliability you need to keep operations running smoothly.
Milwaukee metro:
Racine, Kenosha and the south-east:
Madison and southern Wisconsin:
Fox Valley and the north-east:
Central, western and northern Wisconsin:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, a standard five-day rental typically costs $399–$499 for a 10-yard dumpster and $699–$899 for a 40-yard. The price you get depends on container size, the type of debris and the county landfill or transfer station that takes the load. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before you book.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Wisconsin?
Not from the state. A dumpster on your own driveway usually needs nothing. On a public road, you need approval from WisDOT for a state highway or from your city or village for a local street. Your account manager can help you find the right office.
What can't go in a dumpster in Wisconsin?
Cardboard, paper, glass and metal cans, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, electronics, appliances, lead acid batteries, waste oil, tires, yard waste, hazardous waste and liquids. Wisconsin bans many recyclables from landfills, so a load full of cardboard can run into trouble.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one Wisconsin county to the next?
Counties set their own disposal rates and rules. Brown County charges more at its transfer station than at its landfill and raises the rate during spring road limits, while Outagamie County charges more for construction waste at its transfer station.
Can I put tires in a Wisconsin dumpster?
No. Wisconsin law makes it illegal to dispose of tires in a landfill, and county sites charge a separate tire rate. Keep tires out of the container and ask your account manager where they can go before you start loading.
Does Wisconsin charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Yes. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources collects a set of per-ton environmental and recycling fees from landfills, and construction debris pays the same fees as household waste. Your account manager can explain how those costs show up for your load.
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