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Dumpster rental in the Dubuque area
Dubuque, Iowa. Compare prices from local roll-off companies with one request.
Get Dubuque-area quotes
Step 1 of 3- One request, up to 5 quotes. Local haulers contact you — usually within one business day.
- Permit rules checked against Dubuque's official website.
- Free and no obligation. You choose who to hire, or no one.
Permits
Dubuque permit rules
Dumpster on the street in Dubuque, IA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Waste collection receptacle permit for public places (Code 10-3A-2), incl. temporary receptacle permit
- Issued by
- City of Dubuque City Manager (application filed with City Manager); ROW permits via Engineering 'ROWay' system per prior run
- Fee
- The city requires a permit but does not publish the fee. Ask the issuing office before you book.
- Source
- codelibrary.amlegal.com · codelibrary.amlegal.com
Checked October 2026. City rules change — confirm with the issuing office before placing a dumpster. This is general information, not legal advice.
How it works
Three steps, about a minute
Tell us the job
ZIP code, size and when you need it. Not sure of the size? Say so.
Local haulers get your request
We send it to up to five dumpster companies that serve your area.
Compare and choose
They contact you with prices and dates. Hire the one you like, or none.
Questions
Before you rent
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Dubuque?
Only if it goes on the street, sidewalk or a parking lane. Dubuque requires a permit for that but does not publish the fee — ask the city or your hauler. A dumpster in your own driveway usually needs no city permit.
How much does a dumpster cost in Dubuque?
It depends on size, rental length, how much the load weighs and where it sits. Local haulers set their own prices, so the fastest way to a real number is to request quotes for your ZIP code and dates.
What size dumpster do I need?
A 10-yard holds about 3 pickup loads (small bathroom, one-room cleanout). A 20-yard holds about 6–8 (kitchen remodel, garage cleanout) and is the most common choice. A 30- or 40-yard is for whole-home cleanouts, big remodels and demolition. Not sure? Pick "Not sure" on the form and haulers will help.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. You send one request, up to five local haulers contact you with prices, and you decide whether to hire anyone.
Need a dumpster in the Dubuque area?
One short form. Up to five local quotes. Free.