Elkhorn, WI
Dumpster Rental in Elkhorn, WI
Roll-off delivery to Elkhorn — the Walworth County seat at the meeting of I-43 and Highway 12, a 1990s-and-2000s housing mix around an old core, and a city that licenses construction haulers at $100 a year.
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Roll-off dumpster rental in Elkhorn
Approx. 31 road miles east of Janesville, around 45 minutes — Highway 11 and Highway 14 east, then I-43 north to Highway 67.
Elkhorn is Highway 14 and I-43 from the yard, about 45 minutes to the courthouse square, and next morning as a rule. It is the county seat — "host community for governance and justice," as the city's own plan puts it — and was the fastest-growing municipality in Walworth County in the 2000s, up 38% to just over 10,000.
The median house was built in 1986 and a significant share is pre-war, so the work is 1990s–2000s subdivision remodels, estate cleanouts in the old core and fit-outs in the Elkhorn Business Park. Elkhorn also licenses haulers, and we explain that plainly below.
Local knowledge
Getting our bearings in Elkhorn
Knowing a city properly is the difference between covering it and showing up with the right box.
- The county seat — I-43 and Highway 12 converge on the city; the Walworth County Fairgrounds host the county fair.
- Housing — median year built 1986, units grew from 2,202 in 1990 to 4,043 in 2010, and "a significant percentage" are pre-WWII (comprehensive plan).
- Employment — educational services (about 1,000 jobs), manufacturing (826), health care (446); the Elkhorn Business Park is the main employment district, with a legacy of band-instrument making.
- LRS (formerly Badgerland Disposal) collects the carts under city contract with two free bulk items a month, and refuses construction debris at the curb.
- Public Works at the City Garage, 401 East Centralia Street, (262) 723-2223; City Hall on (262) 723-2219.
How we reach Elkhorn
Highway 11 and Highway 14 east from the yard, then I-43 north to the Highway 67 exit into town; Highway 12 runs through from the south-west. Next morning as a rule.
Areas we cover in and around Elkhorn
- The courthouse square and downtown
- The fairgrounds side
- The Elkhorn Business Park
- The I-43 and Highway 12 interchange
- The 1990s and 2000s subdivisions on the edges
What comes out of Elkhorn properties
Kitchens, baths, roofs and decks in 1990s and 2000s houses in 15s and 20s, estate cleanouts in the old core in 20s and 30s. Code 11.06(10) bars "construction and/or demolition materials, such as large amounts of stone, concrete, lumber, roofing materials, earth or sod" at the curb, and 11.06(12) says loose demolition or remodeling material "will not be collected by the City and must be arranged by the resident directly with the refuse hauler." The compost site at 401 East Centralia is free for residents but "commercial contractors are prohibited."
Services
Every service we run in Elkhorn
Every container we run is available here, and the sizing conversation is the same.
Residential Dumpster Rental
Driveway-safe roll-off containers for Rock County homeowners clearing garages, remodels, moves and estate cleanouts.
Commercial Dumpster Rental
Scheduled containers and swap-outs for Janesville retail, office, restaurant and property-management jobs.
Construction Dumpster Rental
Heavy-duty roll-offs for Rock County contractors: framing, drywall, roofing, demolition and concrete, with swaps on a schedule.
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental
Open-top roll-off containers from 10 to 40 yards, delivered flat-rate across Janesville, Rock County and the towns around it.
Junk Removal
A crew that loads and hauls for you — furniture, appliances, garage and office cleanouts across Janesville and Rock County.
Same-Day Dumpster Rental
Call before noon and a container is on your Janesville driveway the same afternoon, subject to availability.
Yard Waste Dumpster Rental
Containers for brush, limbs, stumps, sod and storm debris across Janesville, Rock County and the towns around it.
Sizes
Choosing a container size in Elkhorn
Weight is what usually decides the size, not how much room the pile takes up.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3 pickup truck loads | 1–2 tons | Small kitchen and bath remodels, concrete, brick, tile and dirt loaded level, a garage or one room. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 4–5 pickup truck loads | 2–3 tons | Kitchen remodels, flooring and carpet tear-outs, deck and fence removal, one big room or two small ones. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6 pickup truck loads | 3–4 tons | Multi-room renovations, roof tear-offs, estate cleanouts, landscaping and most contractor jobs. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4–5 tons | Whole-house renovations, new builds, large roofing jobs, commercial remodels and full cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12 pickup truck loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial construction and demolition, multi-unit projects, large-scale cleanouts and industrial jobs. |
Permits, placement and who may haul in Elkhorn
On your own property: Code 10.10 Portable Storage Containers allows one container per property, up to 10 by 20 by 10 feet, on asphalt or concrete, 5 feet from property lines and building walls, with a permit if it stays more than 14 consecutive days and a cap of 30 days per calendar year. Plan a job longer than two weeks around that.
In the street: 8.02.6 prohibits obstructing any street, alley or sidewalk, with an exception for building materials for a period the Public Works Operations Manager authorizes (no more than half the sidewalk or a third of a travel lane). 8.02.7 is a Street Privilege Permit — $25 plus actual costs, proof of liability insurance naming the City, no more than a third of the street, lit at night, up to 30 days from the Operations Manager and longer only from the Council, all lapsing at three months.
Who may haul — the rule that matters: 11.06(15) says "no hauler shall engage in the business of solid waste and recycling collection with[out] first obtaining a license from the City" — a calendar-year licence renewed each December, with Grade 2 for "a hauler providing occasional service for the collection and disposal of demolition and construction debris" at $100 a year, and a penalty of $25 to $250 a day (11.06(16)). Residential cart collection is a municipal enterprise (11.06(2)); commercial and multifamily sites use private contractors (11.06(3)). The City licenses haulers, and we hold our Elkhorn licence.
Summarized from the city's published code and web pages as read in October 2026. Codes change — confirm with the department listed before you rely on it.
How it works
Booking a dumpster in Elkhorn
Booking a container here takes one phone call and about five minutes.
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Call and tell us the job
One short conversation. We ask what you are clearing, where the container needs to sit, and how much room the driveway or lot gives us. No forms, no waiting on an email.
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We size it and quote it flat
You get one number covering delivery, the 7-day rental, pickup, disposal and a stated tonnage allowance. If a smaller box does the job we will say so. If it is shingles or concrete, we say up front that it needs its own box.
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Delivered where you want it
The driver walks the spot with you and sets the container square on the driveway, lot or job site, boards under the rails. Same-day in Janesville if you called before noon.
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Load at your own pace
Keep it level with the top rail and keep the banned items out — tires, appliances, electronics, batteries, oil, yard waste in a mixed load. Need a swap mid-job or an early pickup? One call and we are on it.
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We haul it and sort it right
Clean concrete, brick and brush go to the Clean Fill Facility, appliances and metal to the landfill's recycling areas, and the rest to the licensed landfill for that county. You get your driveway back the way you left it.
Nearby
Cities next to Elkhorn
We are in this part of the county most days, so neighboring towns often share a truck run.
Talk to a real person
Book a container in Elkhorn today
Call (608) 530-0711 with the address and what is going in. We will quote it flat and tell you honestly whether it is same-day or next-day.
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Local answers
Dumpster rental in Elkhorn — common questions
Is Elkhorn same-day or next-day?
Next morning as a rule — about 45 minutes across Highway 14 and I-43.
Can a dumpster sit in the street in Elkhorn?
Under a $25 Street Privilege Permit from Public Works with insurance and night lighting, up to 30 days. On your own driveway, the code allows one container on asphalt or concrete and wants a permit after 14 days.
Does Elkhorn restrict who can supply a roll-off?
Yes — 11.06(15) requires a City hauler licence, Grade 2 for construction and demolition work at $100 a year. We hold our Elkhorn licence.
Will LRS take my remodel debris on bulk day?
No. The city and LRS both refuse construction debris at the curb, and the code says loose remodeling material must be arranged with a hauler. That is a container.
Service area
Every town we cover
We run roll-off containers out of the Adel Street yard to every town below. Janesville, Beloit and the Rock County towns are usually same-day; the Walworth, Jefferson, Dane and Green County towns are next-day. Four towns license the haulers that work inside their limits — each page says so plainly. If your town is not listed, call anyway.