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Dumpster rental
in Oconomowoc.

For a City of Oconomowoc cleanout or remodel, a roll-off on your driveway is the simple route once the job outgrows Johns Disposal's free twice-monthly bulk pickup, which takes remodeling debris only in 32-gallon cans. The City's hauling contract leaves roll-offs for debris to licensed private haulers, and anything placed in the street or terrace needs a City right-of-way permit first.

Sources checked November 13, 2026 · Guide updated November 13, 2026
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The first decision in Oconomowoc

Start with an eligible hauler.

Johns Disposal is the only one with published prices: $550 for 12 yards with 2 tons up to $750 for 40 yards with 5 tons, 7 days, and $75 per extra ton. It is also the City's cart hauler. WM publishes no prices, tonnage or overage terms and lists conflicting sizes, so compare a written WM quote against Johns' flat rates for the tonnage you expect.

Your local checklist

Confirm your address is inside the City of Oconomowoc, not the Town of Oconomowoc or the Village of Oconomowoc Lake, which share the 53066 mailing address but have their own haulers and rules.
Book Johns Disposal's free bulk pickup (262-473-4700, at least 72 hours ahead) for furniture and appliances, and save the roll-off for loose remodeling debris it will not take.
Keep the container on your driveway; if it must sit in the street or terrace, apply for a City right-of-way permit through the City's online portal first and ask City Hall (262-569-2186) about fees and time limits.

Plan a rental in Oconomowoc

Published details, side by side

2 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

Johns Disposal Service

Published sizes: 12-, 20-, 30- and 40-yard roll-offs (the 6-yard is offered only in the City of Whitewater)
Rental & weight terms: Included weight: 2 tons (12-yard), 3 tons (20-yard), 4 tons (30-yard), 5 tons (40-yard). Rental period: 7 days, with more time available if you contact the office early; the extra-day charge is not published, so request it in writing. Overage: $75 per ton over the included weight. Concrete only in the 20-yard, filled half or less; shingles in the 12- and 20-yard; no dirt or gravel in any size.
Price basis: Published prices per empty: $550 (12-yard), $600 (20-yard), $675 (30-yard), $750 (40-yard).

Its City of Oconomowoc page says it provides temporary dumpster service to Oconomowoc and surrounding areas, and it is also the City's contracted cart, bulk and yard-waste hauler. Main office 107 Hwy U, Whitewater; the rental page also lists a Brookfield site at 20820 Gumina Road. Phone 262-473-4700. Not accepted: hazardous or flammable items, wet paint, appliances, large metal, electronics, tires, medical waste and yard waste (some single-material loads may be quoted separately). Its page says street placement needs your municipality's permission.

Sources: [1] · [2] · [3]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

WM (Waste Management)

Published sizes: Inconsistent on the page: the size section lists 15-, 20- and 30-yard roll-offs, while the FAQ lists 20-, 30- and 40-yard
Rental & weight terms: Included weight, rental days, overage per ton and extra-day charges are not published; the page says daily, weekly and monthly rentals are available and that permit costs are usually not included. Request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published; quote-based online or by phone (855-472-2656).

National company with an Oconomowoc dumpster-rental page; no local office address is listed on the page. Batteries, asbestos, chemicals and flammable liquids are barred. WM also runs the Orchard Ridge landfill in Menomonee Falls that the City lists as a paid disposal option.

Sources: [4]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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Keep the bin on your lot; street use needs a City right-of-way permit

The City's Engineering page says a Right-of-Way (ROW) permit is required for work in the City right-of-way, including storing materials in the City ROW or on City property, and it is applied for through the City's online permit portal. The City's posted ROW requirements (updated November 2024) cover security deposits, proof of insurance, keeping 3 feet of sidewalk open, keeping hydrants and valves accessible and protecting curbs and pavement, but they do not mention dumpsters. City Code § 8.06 adds that a street-use permit application must show where materials, equipment or a dumpster will sit relative to intersections and driveways; no dumpster-specific fee or maximum stay is published. Johns Disposal also tells customers to get municipal permission before street placement. Plan on driveway placement, and call City Hall (262-569-2186) or Public Works (262-569-2184) before putting a container in the street or terrace.

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What matters locally

Free scheduled bulk pickup from Johns Disposal, but remodeling debris only in small cans

Since June 1, 2026, City households can schedule up to two bulk collections a month with Johns Disposal (262-473-4700 or office@johnsdisposal.com) at no charge beyond the regular garbage fee. Furniture, mattresses, appliances (including ones with refrigerants) and household electronics are accepted; yard waste and hazardous materials are not. The City's FAQ asks for at least 72 hours' notice and a pile of roughly an 8-by-10-foot area. Construction and remodeling debris is taken only in 32-gallon cans (the City's 2026 contract adds: under 60 pounds each, pieces under 4 feet), so loose drywall, lumber or a whole-room tear-out calls for a roll-off.

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No City yard-waste drop-off; hazardous waste goes to Waukesha County sites

The City says there is no publicly owned site where City residents can drop off yard waste; curbside yard waste is collected 20 times a year (April to December) in bundles under 60 pounds and 4 feet, with no plastic bags, and the City points to private landfills such as WM Orchard Ridge in Menomonee Falls and Emerald Park in Muskego for paid disposal. Paint, solvents and other household chemicals cannot go in a dumpster or cart; Waukesha County takes them free from county residents with proof of residency at permanent sites in Menomonee Falls (year-round) and Waukesha and Muskego (seasonal), and held a one-day 2026 event at the City Public Works garage, 630 S. Worthington St., on September 12.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Oconomowoc.

Am I allowed to hire my own dumpster if Johns Disposal is the City's hauler?

For debris, yes. The City's 2026–2031 agreement with Johns Disposal, adopted by the Common Council on March 3, 2026, covers cart garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk items at one- to four-family homes, and it states that residents and businesses may contract with licensed haulers for roll-off or other containers for material the contract does not cover, such as construction and demolition debris. Ask the company you hire to confirm it is licensed to haul in the City.

Sources: [8] · [9]

Will Johns Disposal take my old furniture and appliances without a dumpster?

Usually, yes. Since June 1, 2026, City households can schedule up to two bulk collections a month at no extra charge, including appliances with refrigerants and household electronics, by calling 262-473-4700 or emailing office@johnsdisposal.com at least 72 hours ahead. Yard waste and hazardous materials are excluded, and remodeling debris must be in 32-gallon cans, so a full room tear-out still needs a roll-off.

Sources: [6] · [7]

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