How to Rent a Residential Dumpster in Milwaukee, WI

Find the Best Rates on Home Dumpsters

Whether you’re ready to finally get rid of that clutter you’ve been piling up or you’re renovating or selling your home, Milwaukee Dumpster Rental’s flexible dumpster solutions are calling your name. We have the cheapest prices on dumpster rentals in the Milwaukee area, and we even offer a $20 discount for ordering your dumpster online! 

All dumpsters come with flat rate pricing for up to 14 days, with all fees and service charges included. If you only need a dumpster for a day, we offer one-day dumpster rentals as well. 

 

BOOK YOUR MILWAUKEE AREA DUMPSTER RENTAL ONLINE

We know moving, decluttering and last minute junk removals can be chaotic, so you can order your dumpster from Milwaukee Dumpster Rental any time of the day or night, right from your mobile device. In fact, you'll get $20 off the listed price of your dumpster just for ordering online.

WHY CHOOSE MILWAUKEE DUMPSTER RENTAL?

• Low Prices: The best flat rate pricing on dumpster rentals around. Online orders save an additional $20.
• No Hidden Fees: We never charge hidden fuel or tonnage fees.
• Online Ordering: Secure a dumpster for your next project online 24/7.
• Easy Process: Rent a dumpster through our simple, worry-free process.
• Wide Inventory: Choose from 5 different dumpster sizes for rent.

Renting a Dumpster in the City of Milwaukee: Frequently Asked Questions 

How Soon Can I Get a Dumpster Delivered in Milwaukee?

You may be able to get a dumpster the same day you place your order. This depends on what time of the day the order is placed and how much work the drivers have for that particular day. Typical lead times for dumpster deliveries and removals are 24–48 hours. Because landfills are generally closed on the weekend, dumpster companies schedule their services Monday through Friday.

Can I Rent a Dumpster for a Home Renovation in Milwaukee?

Yes, you can rent a dumpster for home renovations. 12 yard dumpsters are for small remodeling jobs like kitchens and bathrooms. 20 – 30 yard dumpsters are for multi-room remodels and demolition jobs. We have all the sizes you may need for your remodeling project in the Milwaukee WI area.

Do I Need a Permit to Rent a Dumpster in Milwaukee? 

Dumpster permits are required in Milwaukee when placed in any public right of way such as a driveway or sidewalk. The company you order the dumpster through is responsible for acquiring the permit. The vast majority ally-ways do not allow for dumpster permits because of the need for emergency vehicle access. Fees are charged in some municipalities in the Milwaukee area for placement on private property. Please call for details.

• Glendale, WI 53209 Phone 414-228-1700
• St Francis, WI 53235 Phone 414-481-2300

What is the Best Way to Load a Dumpster?

Get twice the amount in your dumpster with these three tips:

1. Order a dumpster that has a back gate (roll-off). This will enable you to walk into the roll off and place items in a logical manner. Tetris style.

2. Break everything down so that it lays flat. Use the proper tools and take your time to safely flatten items.

3. Load all material to lay flat. Keeping the level even in the container as you load will help to maximize the space in the container.

Items must not be loaded over the side walls of the container and no items should ever stick up over the walls of the dumpster.

What Materials Can I Place Into a Dumpster?

Dumpsters can be used for common construction debris, such as roofing materials, lumber, concrete, metal, drywall, dirt, brick, and block stones. Accepted residential items include clothing, beds, furniture, metal shelving, toys, wood, plastic, glass, etc.

Restricted items include washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, electronics, any liquids, furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, microwaves, asbestos, railroad ties, propane tanks, evasive plant and weed species such as Common Buckthorn, Dame’s Rocket, Garlic Mustard, Japanese Knotweed, Multiflora Rose, Purple Loosestrife, Reed Canary Grass, Wild Parsnip, trees, stumps and large amounts of concrete, dirt and asphalt.

Accepted Household Items	Accepted Construction Items
Yard waste and brush	Roofing (no asbestos)
Miscellaneous junk and trash	Ceramic tile
Cardboard boxes	Dropped ceiling
Plastic	Wallpaper
Scrap metal	Drywall
Old clothes or shoes	Wood
Unwanted decorations	Metal
Furniture	Concrete and asphalt
Flooring and carpet	Framing
Sinks and bathtubs	Dirt
Doors
Screens
Windows

See our complete list of items not allowed in your Milwaukee residential dumpster rental. 

Where Should Hazardous Materials Go in Milwaukee? 

If you need to dispose of hazardous materials in the Milwaukee area, reference Milwaukee's guide to household hazardous waste material and our guide to Milwaukee dumps and waste recycling centers to find the right disposal method in your area for specific materials. 

Where Can I Recycle Electronics in Milwaukee?

• City of Milwaukee North Drop Off Center: 6660 N. Industrial Rd, Milwaukee
• City of Milwaukee South Drop Off Center: 3879 W. Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee

What are the dimensions of dumpster rentals available in Milwaukee?

There are 3 styles of dumpster rentals in Milwaukee, WI. All dimensions are approximate.

1. Roll–Off Dumpsters – Dump truck size trucks that roll the containers off the bed of the truck.

• 12 yard - 20 ft long x 8 ft wide x 2.5 ft tall
• 15 yard - 20 ft long x 8 ft wide x 3.5 ft tall
• 20 yard - 20 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4.5 ft tall
• 30 yard - 20 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6 ft tall
• 40 yard - 20 ft long x 8 ft wide x 7 ft tall

2. Lugger Dumpsters – Medium sized trucks that boom the containers off the bed of the truck.

• 8 yard - 10 ft long x 5.5 ft wide x 3.5 ft tall 
• 10 yard - 10 ft long x 5.5 ft wide x 4 ft tall 
• 12 yard - 12 ft long x 5.5 ft wide x 6 ft tall 
• 15 yard - 16 ft long x 5.5 ft wide x 5 ft tall 
• 20 yard - 16 ft long x 5.5 ft wide x 6.5 ft tall

3. Small Truck Delivery Roll-Offs – Pick-up trucks that roll containers off the bed of the truck.

• 7 yard - 12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 2 ft tall 
• 14 yard - 12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4 ft tall 
• 20 yard - 12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 7 ft tall

The 3 three different styles of dumpsters exist to either haul a great deal of weight or to fit into tight areas such as ally-ways, grass ways, parking spaces or small driveways.

Does Milwaukee Dumpster Rental Deliver to All of Milwaukee, WI?

We rent dumpsters to residents throughout the entire City of Milwaukee, including in Shorewood, West Milwaukee, Saint Francis, Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa and beyond. 

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