Dumpster rental in
Kentucky.
60 dumpster rental companies across 24 cities in Kentucky, scored on 12,181 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $482 statewide, though city averages run from $283 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 64/100.
Kentucky Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Kentucky
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $215 | $384 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $283 | $482 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $326 | $570 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $387 | $680 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $378 in Louisville and $492 in Shelbyville — a $114 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Kentucky haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Kentucky’s 60 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Kentucky markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 27 | 64 | 4.37 ★ | $378 |
| Lexington | 9 | 58 | 4.48 ★ | — |
| Covington | 3 | 37 | 3.2 ★ | $479 |
| Berea | 1 | 65 | 5 ★ | — |
| Bowling Green | 1 | 71 | 4.9 ★ | $492 |
| Brandenburg | 1 | 85 | 5 ★ | $492 |
| Buffalo | 1 | 30 | — | $492 |
| Campbellsburg | 1 | 53 | 4.5 ★ | — |
| Elizabethtown | 1 | 58 | 4.9 ★ | — |
| Elsmere | 1 | 100 | 4.9 ★ | $492 |
Kentucky dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | Required | Not required | $35–$60 | 1–3 business days | Louisville Metro Public Works |
Common questions about renting in Kentucky
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Kentucky?
Across 24 cities in Kentucky, a 20-yard roll-off averages $482, with city averages running from $283 to $616. A 10-yard averages $384. A 30-yard averages $570. A 40-yard averages $680.
Which city in Kentucky has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Kentucky cities we have pricing for, Louisville is the cheapest at $378 average for a 20-yard, and Shelbyville is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $114 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Kentucky?
We track 60 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 24 cities in Kentucky, holding 12,181 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.47 stars and the median DCS Score is 64 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Kentucky?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 1 Kentucky city we have permit rules for, 1 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 24 cities in Kentucky
Louisville
27 haulers
Lexington
9 haulers
Covington
3 haulers
Berea
1 hauler
Bowling Green
1 hauler
Brandenburg
1 hauler
Buffalo
1 hauler
Campbellsburg
1 hauler
Elizabethtown
1 hauler
Elsmere
1 hauler
Frankfort
1 hauler
Georgetown
1 hauler
Henderson
1 hauler
Hickory
1 hauler
Independence
1 hauler
London
1 hauler
Mayfield
1 hauler
Morehead
1 hauler
Morganfield
1 hauler
Mt Washington
1 hauler
Shelbyville
1 hauler
Shepherdsville
1 hauler
Summer Shade
1 hauler
Vine Grove
1 hauler