Stoughton, WI
Dumpster Rental in Stoughton, WI
Roll-off delivery to Stoughton — the Norwegian town on a bend of the Yahara, half its housing pre-1940 or post-1990, and the one code on our run that names a dumpster as a street obstruction.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day & next-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
- Rock County & beyond
Roll-off dumpster rental in Stoughton
Approx. 26 road miles north of Janesville, around 40 minutes — Highway 11 to I-39/90, then Highway 51 north.
Stoughton is I-39/90 and Highway 51 north from the yard, about 40 minutes, and next morning as a rule. It was founded in 1847 on 800 acres "nestled in a large bend of the Catfish River (now the Yahara)" by Luke Stoughton, a Vermonter from the Janesville area, and by 1900 three-quarters of the town was of Norwegian descent.
"Nearly half of Stoughton's housing stock was constructed either before 1940 or since 1990," the city's plan says, with over 20% from the 1990s alone — so the work splits between pre-war gut jobs and first-round remodels on 1990s subdivisions, with 66.7% of homes owner-occupied (Census).
Local knowledge
Getting our bearings in Stoughton
Knowing a city properly is the difference between covering it and showing up with the right box.
- The Yahara River — the city sits in its big bend; T.G. Mandt's wagon works and 17 tobacco warehouses drove the 1885–1917 boom.
- Housing — nearly half pre-1940 or post-1990, with "many smaller and older homes" and a relatively affordable stock (comprehensive plan).
- Employment districts — downtown, Kettle Park West, Industrial Park North, Business Park North and Industrial Park South; manufacturing, education and health are the main sectors.
- John's Disposal collects the carts — half the city Tuesday, half Friday — with Bulk-On-Call included in the annual fee.
- Public Works at 2439 County Road A, (608) 873-6303; City Hall at 207 South Forrest Street, (608) 873-6677.
How we reach Stoughton
Highway 11 east from the yard to I-39/90 north, then Highway 51 north into town. Next morning as a rule.
Areas we cover in and around Stoughton
- Downtown and the Yahara bend
- Kettle Park West
- The Highway 51 south side
- The Industrial Park North and Business Park North side
- The 1990s subdivisions on the edges
What comes out of Stoughton properties
Pre-war kitchens, baths and roofs in 15s and 20s, 1990s deck, siding and bath replacements in 15s, whole-house cleanouts in 20s and 30s. Bulk-On-Call takes construction materials only in two 32-gallon containers a month, each under 60 pounds, and code 62-37 says bulky waste "shall not include construction or demolition materials of substantial dimensions." The Yard Waste Site on Collins Road is a $25-a-year resident sticker and "may not be used by commercial contractors," and refuses construction timbers and decking.
Services
Every service we run in Stoughton
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 Stoughton
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 Stoughton
Right-of-way — permit required: §64-9(b)(1) says a city permit is required for "any obstruction or encumbrance of a public way, for more than two hours. A dumpster is an example of an obstruction." The conditions at §64-9(b)(3): no more than a third of any street or alley, a temporary fence or barrier at least 3 feet high, yellow flashing beacons at night, gutter flow not blocked, sidewalk traffic not interrupted without the Street Superintendent's approval, and the public way cleaned at the permit holder's expense when done. Public Works and the Streets Division administer it on 608-873-6303; the fee is set by Council resolution and a dumpster-only fee was not published. On your own driveway or lot, no permit was found — and §62-51 wants a six-foot fenced enclosure for dumpsters at apartment buildings of three or more units.
Who may haul: no city hauler licence was found in the business or solid-waste chapters; §62-37 defines the collector as the contractor the Council chooses for the community's carts. Our Stoughton loads are covered on the road and, because Stoughton is in Dane County, can tip at the Dane County landfill (Rodefeld) at 7102 Maahic Way, Madison — $60.10 a ton for mixed refuse, $63 a ton for construction and demolition, Dane County waste only, Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 3:15 pm and Saturday 8 to 10:45 am. A clean tear-out that is at least half recyclable (lumber, metal, cardboard, concrete) goes through the county's C&D recycling building at the $63 rate, so keeping a box to one stream saves money.
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 Stoughton
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 Stoughton
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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton — common questions
Is Stoughton same-day or next-day?
Next morning as a rule — about 40 minutes up I-39/90 and Highway 51.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Stoughton?
Not on your own driveway. In the street or on the terrace, yes — §64-9 names a dumpster as an obstruction needing a Public Works right-of-way permit, barriers and night beacons, and no more than a third of the street.
Does Stoughton restrict who can supply a roll-off?
No city hauler licence was found. The carts belong to the city's contractor; containers are arranged privately.
Can I take my remodel to the city Yard Waste Site?
No — it bans commercial contractors and refuses construction timbers, decking, steel and appliances. The container takes it, and the Dane County landfill prices sorted construction loads at $63 a ton.
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.