§ Wisconsin · Volume 145

Dumpster rental
in Wisconsin.

268
Haulers
145
Cities
$525
Median, 20-yd
§ 01

About Wisconsin.

Wisconsin's 65,496 square miles feature four distinct geographic regions shaped by glaciation. The vast majority of the state was covered by Pleistocene ice sheets that left behind rolling drumlins, kettle-and-kame topography, and thick glacial till deposits. The Driftless Area in the southwest — which escaped glaciation — has steep ridges and valleys carved by stream erosion with thin soils over dolomite and sandstone. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shore lines create both recreational assets and construction challenges in coastal communities. Wisconsin's humid continental climate produces harsh winters, with frost penetration depths of 4-6 feet in southern Wisconsin and greater in the north, driving significant spring infrastructure repair work.

Wisconsin's construction market is anchored by the Milwaukee metro and the Madison metro, which have distinct but complementary economic drivers. Milwaukee's construction activity is concentrated in healthcare, brewing and food processing facility upgrades, and ongoing urban revitalization in neighborhoods like the Third Ward, Walker's Point, and the Harbor District. Madison's construction market is driven by the University of Wisconsin, state government expansion, and a growing biotech and insurance sector. The Fox River Valley (Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh) is a significant secondary market, anchored by paper manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural equipment manufacturing. The state's dairy farming heritage means agricultural building construction (barns, silos, milking parlors) is a distinct segment.

Wisconsin municipalities handle dumpster placement permits locally. Milwaukee requires permits for containers in public rights-of-way through the Department of Public Works. Madison, Green Bay, Racine, Kenosha, and other cities each have their own permit processes. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulates C&D waste disposal, with active solid waste management planning requirements. Wisconsin has a robust C&D debris processing and recycling infrastructure, particularly for concrete, asphalt, and clean wood. Major dumpster rental markets include Milwaukee (and suburban Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha counties), Madison (and Dane County suburbs), Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Sheboygan, and Eau Claire.

§ 02

Biggest cities in Wisconsin.

Sorted by number of local haulers serving each metro. A–Z index
§ 03

What you'll pay in Wisconsin.

Average price for a 7-day rental from local haulers in the state. Wisconsin cost guide
10 yd
Bath / small cleanout
$400–$550 / week
20 yd
Kitchen / roofing
$450–$600 / week
30 yd
Whole-home reno
$500–$700 / week
40 yd
New construction
$550–$775 / week
§ 04 · Every city

All 145 Wisconsin cities.