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Dumpster rental
in Madison.

In the City of Madison, a roll-off is the realistic route for anything beyond a small do-it-yourself project, because the Streets Division refuses major remodeling debris and does not empty private dumpsters. Compare published tonnage and day allowances, keep the bin on your driveway if you can, and budget for a Street Occupancy Permit if it must go in the street.

Sources checked November 9, 2026–November 10, 2026 · Guide updated November 10, 2026
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The first decision in Madison

Match the terms to your project.

Bin There Dump That and PDL publish the same $400, $450 and $500 prices for 10, 15 and 20 yards, so the difference is in the terms. Bin There includes 2 tons in its 10-yard bin over a typical 7 days. PDL's 10-yard includes 1 ton, and its 15- and 20-yard boxes run up to 10 days at a published $69 per extra ton. PDL's Madison page also quotes a lower $315 to $395 range. WM publishes no prices, and its page gives conflicting sizes.

Your local checklist

If the dumpster goes in the street, apply for a Street Occupancy Permit at least a week ahead, with a site plan and certificate of insurance; it is $50 per 30 days, up to 90 days.
Ask PDL whether its Madison-page price or its main price list applies, and compare included tons, since its 10-yard includes 1 ton against Bin There's 2.
Keep shingles, brick and concrete out of a mixed load unless the supplier prices them; the City will not take them, and Dane County charges separate per-ton rates.

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Published details, side by side

3 researched options.

Listings are an editorial starting point, not a complete market ranking. Supplier-published amounts are not Dumpsterly quotes. Confirm address eligibility, material acceptance, dates and the full delivered total.

01 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Bin There Dump That (South Central Wisconsin)

Published sizes: 6-, 10-, 15- and 20-yard bins
Rental & weight terms: Included weight is 2 tons for the 6-, 10- and 15-yard bins and 3 tons for the 20-yard. The FAQ gives a typical 7-day rental, with longer periods by request. Asphalt shingle roofing in the 10- and 15-yard bins is priced at a $295 base plus $95 per ton; the 20-yard is not offered for shingles. Overage per ton and extra-day charges for general debris are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Published prices: $385 (6-yard), $400 (10-yard), $450 (15-yard), $500 (20-yard). Confirm taxes and the full delivered total for your address.

The page names Madison. Paint, household chemicals, batteries, motor oil, tires and propane tanks are not allowed. Only the 6-yard lists concrete, dirt and brick. Ask about driveway protection and placement.

Sources: [1] · [2]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

PDL Waste Solutions

Published sizes: 10-, 15-, 20-, 30- and 40-yard roll-offs on the main price list; the Madison page describes 10, 15 and 20 yards
Rental & weight terms: Main price list: the 10-yard includes up to 7 days and 1 ton; the 15-, 20- and 30-yard include up to 10 days and 2, 3 and 4 tons; the 40-yard includes up to 7 days and 5 tons. Extra weight is $69 per ton. Extra days are $25 per day ($50 per day for the 40-yard).
Price basis: Main price list: $400 (10-yard), $450 (15-yard), $500 (20-yard), $550 (30-yard), $750 (40-yard). The Madison page instead quotes $315 to $395 for up to ten days. Get the current price in writing.

A locally owned Wisconsin company whose page names Madison. Its footer gives Cambridge, WI, and other listings point to Edgerton. Hazardous waste, batteries, chemicals, asbestos, paints, oils and gas are prohibited. Because the Madison page and the main price list disagree on price and rental length, confirm the package before you book.

Sources: [3] · [4]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

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WM (Waste Management)

Published sizes: The page conflicts: the main section lists 15, 20 and 30 yards, the FAQ lists 20, 30 and 40 yards, and quick links list 10, 20 and 30 yards
Rental & weight terms: Rental periods are described as flexible (daily, weekly or monthly). Included weight and overage are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published; rates depend on debris type, size, rental length and add-ons. The page says City or county permit costs are usually not included.

A national hauler with a Madison page. Confirm which size will actually be delivered, since the page's own size lists and dimensions conflict.

Sources: [5]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

Get the missing numbers in writing.

Ask for delivery, pickup, included tons and days, per-ton overage, extra-day charges, fuel, tax, prohibited-item fees, swaps and blocked-trip charges. “Quote required” means the reviewed source did not establish a usable fixed total.

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Street Occupancy Permit for dumpsters in the right-of-way

The City says its Street Occupancy Permit is also used to place dumpsters in the City right-of-way. A dumpster-only permit is a flat $50 for each 30 days or part of 30 days, and a permit lasts at most 90 days. Apply online at least one week ahead, with a PDF site plan showing the dimensions and position of the dumpster measured from the back of curb or edge of pavement. A certificate of insurance must also be on file with Risk Management. The permit is issued after fees are paid; questions go to sop@cityofmadison.com or 608-266-4761. The page cites MGO 10.055. It does not cover placement on private driveways, and no dumpster rule for private property was confirmed.

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What matters locally

City curbside and drop-off limits for building material

The Streets Division collects building material only from minor projects done by residents themselves, about 240 pounds at a time with a large-item work order. It does not take debris from major remodeling or construction, or any contractor's work. Shingles, brick, concrete, stone and block are refused and are referred to Dane County. The City's drop-off sites need proof of City residency or taxpayer status. Loads are limited to one pickup bed or 5-by-8-foot trailer, one trip a day, and contractors are barred.

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Dane County landfill and C&D recycling fees for self-haul

Dane County's fee schedule, effective January 1, 2026, lists $60.10 per ton for mixed refuse, $63.00 per ton for construction material for recycling and $65.00 per ton for clean shingles on loads over 2,000 pounds. Smaller loads pay flat weight-band fees, starting at $15.03 to $16.25 for loads up to 500 pounds. These are the County's gate rates; a roll-off supplier's overage charge is a separate price.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Madison.

Will the City of Madison pick up my remodeling debris instead of a dumpster?

Only for small do-it-yourself jobs. The Streets Division takes about 240 pounds of building material at a time with a large-item work order. It does not collect debris from major remodeling or construction, or any contractor's work, and it refuses shingles, brick and concrete. It also does not empty private dumpsters. A bigger cleanout needs a roll-off, or you can haul it to a Dane County facility yourself.

Sources: [8] · [10]

Do I need a permit to put a dumpster on a Madison street?

Yes, for the City right-of-way. The City uses its Street Occupancy Permit for dumpsters in the right-of-way, at a flat $50 for each 30 days or part of 30 days, for up to 90 days. Apply online at least a week ahead, with a site plan and certificate of insurance. Ask your supplier whether it applies for you. The reviewed pages do not address bins on private driveways.

Sources: [6] · [7]

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More guides in the Madison area, Wisconsin.

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Sources & checked dates

These are supplier and government sources, not customer reviews. Published terms can change. Where a source is incomplete, we leave the detail unknown. Street guidance is a starting point; the responsible local authority decides what your address needs.

Bin There Dump That — Madison service-area page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Bin There Dump That South Central Wisconsin — bin rates and sizes ↗Checked 2026-11-09
PDL Waste Solutions — Madison dumpster rental page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
PDL Waste Solutions — sizes and price list ↗Checked 2026-11-09
WM — temporary dumpster rental in Madison, WI ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Madison — Street Occupancy Permit (Development Services Center) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Madison Traffic Engineering — Street Occupancy Permit ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Madison Streets Division — building material disposal ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Madison Streets Division — drop-off site rules ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Madison Streets Division — large items and appliances ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Madison — construction, demolition and remodeling recycling (MGO 10.185) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Dane County Waste & Renewables — 2026 fee structure ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Madison General Ordinances (Municode) — MGO 10.18 Collection, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste: City curbside primarily for small residential properties; properties not served by the City arrange private waste haulers; solid waste excludes construction and demolition debris covered by § 10.185; no exclusive-hauler clause; code-wide search for 'dumpster' finds only §§ 10.055 (street occupancy, $50), 10.18, 10.19 and 12.142; read in the browser by the parent ↗Checked 2026-11-10

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