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in Portage.

In Portage the choice is between a small-footprint franchise bin with posted prices, a quote-only national hauler, and Columbia County's own roll-offs, which can take up to three weeks to schedule. Before delivery, ask City Hall whether your placement needs the $25 dumpster permit, which both the Police Chief and Public Works must approve.

Sources checked November 9, 2026–November 10, 2026 · Guide updated November 10, 2026
Independent research · No paid placements · Research method
The first decision in Portage

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Bin There Dump That posts prices, but its Portage page runs $20–$25 higher than its franchise rates page, so get the figure in writing. Its bins top out at 20 yards with 2–3 tons included. WM publishes no prices or weights, and its page lists different size sets in different places. The county posts its overage ($100 per ton) and extra-week ($90) charges, but not which size costs $475 versus $575. It also needs 1–3 weeks' notice and 12 feet of clearance.

Your local checklist
  1. Call City Hall (608-742-2176) to ask whether your street or driveway spot needs the $25 dumpster permit, and allow time for both the police and DPW to approve it.
  2. Get Bin There Dump That's Portage price in writing, since its Portage page and its franchise rates page show different amounts.
  3. If you book the county roll-off, call 1–3 weeks ahead, confirm which size is $475 or $575, and leave 12 feet of overhead and side clearance.
Plan a rental in Portage
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. The Portage page also says '4 to 20 cubic yards', but no 4-yard bin is listed.
Rental & weight terms
Included tons: 2 for the 6-, 10- and 15-yard bins and 3 for the 20-yard. Both pages give a typical 7-day rental. General-debris overage and extra-day rates are not published; request them in writing. Asphalt shingles are allowed only in the 10- and 15-yard bins, priced at a base plus a per-ton charge. Hazardous materials are not accepted.
Price basis
The two pages disagree. The Portage service-area page lists $405 / $425 / $475 / $525 for 6 / 10 / 15 / 20 yards, with shingles at a $335 base plus $105 per ton. The franchise rates page lists $385 / $400 / $450 / $500, with shingles at $295 plus $95 per ton. Ask for a written total for your Portage address.

This is a franchise with a page naming Portage. Footprints run from 10 x 5.5 ft (6-yard) to 11 x 8 ft (20-yard), which suits driveway placement. Phone and text: 608-351-8030.

Sources: [1] · [2]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking
02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

WM (Waste Management)

Published sizes
The main listing shows 15-, 20- and 30-yard roll-offs. The FAQ on the same page mentions 20-, 30- and 40-yard, and a sidebar links to a 10-yard page, so confirm the size you need is actually available.
Rental & weight terms
The page advertises flexible daily, weekly and monthly rental periods. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis
Not published. The page says rates vary by debris type, size, rental length and add-ons, and sends customers to an availability and pricing check.

This is a national hauler with a Portage-specific rental page. The page gives two different sets of dimensions for the 20-yard container (21 ft 11 in vs 22 ft long), so measure your placement area against the quoted container.

Sources: [3]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking
03 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Columbia County Recycling and Waste Processing (county roll-off rental)

Published sizes
15-, 20- and 30-yard roll-offs
Rental & weight terms
One week included with delivery and one pickup. Included tons are 2 for the 15-yard and 3 for the 20- and 30-yard. Overweight is $100 per ton ($5 per 100 lb), extra time is $15 per day or $90 per week, and an additional pickup and return is $140. Allow 1 to 3 weeks for scheduling, and leave 12 feet of clearance around the container.
Price basis
The page lists rental fees of $475 and $575 without saying which size costs which. Confirm by phone at (608) 742-6651.

This is a public, county-run option listed for comparison, not a private company. The page does not state who is eligible to rent. A rental agreement and payment are due before delivery.

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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A $25 City dumpster permit with police and DPW sign-off

The City's Licenses & Permits page posts an Application for Dumpster Permit (revised 3/19/2024). It has a $25 fee and asks for contractor details, start and removal dates, extension dates and a description of the dumpster's location. Both the Police Chief and the Director of Public Works approve it. City Code § 66-5 says the permit applies only to dumpsters on a street, alley or other public property: it lasts 30 days (one 30-day extension on reapplication), is issued only from March 25 to November 15 except in extraordinary circumstances, requires showing that private placement is impractical, and requires reflective marking, placement near street lighting and no obstruction of traffic or visibility. A dumpster on your own driveway does not need it. A separate Right of Way Application handled through Public Works and Engineering is also posted. Call City Hall at (608) 742-2176 before delivery if the bin must go on the street, and get approval first.

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The county also rents roll-offs and takes debris by the ton

Columbia County Recycling and Waste Processing (W7465 Hwy 16, Pardeeville) lists 15-, 20- and 30-yard roll-offs. Each rental includes delivery, one pickup and one week. The rental fee is $475 or $575; the page does not say which size costs which. Included weight is 2 tons for the 15-yard and 3 tons for the 20- and 30-yard. Overweight is $100 per ton, extra time is $15 per day or $90 per week, and the page says to allow 1 to 3 weeks for scheduling. Appliances, TVs, tires, asbestos, paint and liquids are not allowed in the container.

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Self-haul prices at the county facility

The county price list (effective January 1, 2025) charges $100 per ton for construction and demolition material and $55 per ton for brush and pallets. Freon appliances are $20 each and non-Freon appliances $5. Car tires are $10 each, mattresses $5 ($10 king), and couches $15. Loads must be tarped, and the scale is open weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pulling bulky items and appliances out of a debris load can protect a rental's included weight.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Portage.

Who signs off on a dumpster permit in Portage?

The City's dumpster permit form has a $25 fee and asks for start, removal and extension dates and a description of the dumpster's location. The Police Chief and the Director of Public Works each approve or deny it. The form itself does not say whether a driveway placement needs it, so ask City Hall before delivery. A separate right-of-way application is also posted.

Sources: [6] · [7]

Is Columbia County's roll-off cheaper than a private rental?

It depends on the size and the load. The county includes one week and 2 tons (15-yard) or 3 tons (20/30-yard), then charges $100 per ton and $90 per extra week. Its page lists $475 and $575 rental fees without matching them to sizes. Bin There Dump That's Portage page lists $525 for a 20-yard bin with 3 tons and about 7 days. Compare written totals, and remember that the county needs 1 to 3 weeks' notice.

Sources: [4] · [1]
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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.

  1. Bin There Dump That — Portage service-area page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  2. Bin There Dump That — South Central Wisconsin rates and sizes ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  3. WM — Portage, WI dumpster rental ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  4. Columbia County — roll-off container rental ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  5. Columbia County — prices and payment policies ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  6. City of Portage — Application for Dumpster Permit ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  7. City of Portage — Licenses & Permits ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  8. City of Portage — Garbage & Recycling ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  9. City of Portage — Ord. No. 26-013 zoning district amendments (Chapter 90) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  10. City of Portage — Code of Ordinances (Municode) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  11. City of Portage Code (Municode) — § 66-5 Permits for dumpsters on public property: DPW permit after Police Chief approval for dumpsters on streets, alleys or public property only; 30 days plus one 30-day extension; March 25–November 15; applicant must show private placement impractical; reflective marking, near street lighting, no traffic obstruction; read in the browser by the parent ↗Checked 2026-11-10
  12. City of Portage Code (Municode) — Chapter 62 Solid Waste: City collects from residential units only; bulky and demolition wastes defined; no exclusivity or hauler license; code search for 'dumpster' finds only §§ 62-33 and 66-5; read in the browser by the parent ↗Checked 2026-11-10
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