Roll-off container rental · Milwaukee, WI · Since 2019

Dumpster Rental in Milwaukee, WI

One phone call is all it takes — we can have a dumpster at your door by this afternoon. Family owned and run right here in Milwaukee.

Roll-off dumpster from Poplar Island Dumpster Rental in Milwaukee, WI
Fleet we own and operate
Order by 1pm, delivered today
WI licensed and fully insured
Boards laid at every delivery
Family run, never brokered

Choose the right container

Drop-off, pickup and a full seven days on your property are included with every dumpster. Call (414) 392-4471 and we'll figure out the right size in two minutes.

10 Yard

12' × 8' × 3.5'
Holds up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
About 3–4 pickup truck loads
Best for: single-room renovations, minor cleanouts, up to 10 squares of roofing

20 Yard

Most popular
20' × 7.5' × 4.5'
Holds up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
About 8–10 pickup truck loads
Best for: kitchen renovations, full-home cleanouts, flooring and wallboard

30 Yard

22' × 7.5' × 6'
Holds up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
About 12–15 pickup truck loads
Best for: ground-up builds, home additions, estate and tenant turnovers

15 Yard

14' × 7.5' × 4'
Holds up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
About 5–6 pickup truck loads
Best for: garage and basement clearing, roofing tear-offs, deck demolition

The process from start to finish

No signups, no online portal, no waiting around for an emailed estimate. You'll have the size and drop-off time settled before the call ends.

1

Schedule it

Dial (414) 392-4471 or tap any button on this page. Describe the project and the date you need — we lock in the container and placement while you're still on the phone.

2

We drop it off

We place the dumpster exactly where you want it, boards down, door facing your preferred direction. You don't have to be there.

3

We come get it

Send a call or text when you're finished. We pick up and haul everything away, typically the next business day.

Accepted materials — and what stays out

Not sure about a particular item? Ask us before you load it — that way nobody has to deal with a rejected haul.

Allowed

General household clutter and furniture
Renovation and demolition waste
Asphalt and composition shingles
Dimensional lumber, plywood and molding
Gypsum board and plaster
Carpet, underlayment and hard flooring
Cabinetry and countertop material
Deck boards and fence sections
Appliances that contain no freon
Cardboard, clothing and children's items

Prohibited — never load these

Paints, stains and chemical solvents
Used motor oil, gasoline and diesel fuel
Pressurized propane cylinders
Automotive and truck tires
Any type of battery
Refrigerators and AC units containing freon
Asbestos or potentially hazardous insulation
Medical waste or biohazard materials
Railroad ties and creosote-treated lumber
Pesticide containers and pool treatment chemicals
Note: yard waste, soil, concrete and masonry are too heavy for a mixed load and require a dedicated heavy-debris container — Call (414) 392-4471 and we'll bring the right one.

Our location

231 E Buffalo St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Family operated, never brokered

Martin Marlowe has spent 7 years hauling debris across Milwaukee — starting on another company's rig, now running their own. When you dial (414) 392-4471, you reach the family that owns the dumpsters, drives the routes and picks up the phone on a Saturday morning.

A lot of dumpster websites are middlemen who hand your job off to whoever is available. We are the crew that actually shows up.

Martin Marlowe, owner · Poplar Island Dumpster Rental

Communities we serve

Proudly serving Milwaukee, WI and nearby communities, including:

Our trucks run routes across the region every weekday morning. Don't see your town? Call (414) 392-4471 and we'll let you know about your area.

WauwatosaWest MilwaukeeShorewoodGlendaleWhitefish BayWest AllisButlerElm GroveGreenfieldFox PointBrookfieldBrown DeerRiver HillsSt. FrancisGreendale

Common questions, direct answers

Which container do homeowners order most?
The 20 yard. It covers a kitchen renovation or a full-home cleanout, and it's the container we drop off more than any other in Milwaukee. If your project is smaller, we'll tell you and bring the 10 or 15 instead.
What materials are allowed inside the dumpster?
Household junk, furniture, renovation debris, shingles, decking, flooring and wallboard. No paint, fuel, tires, batteries or freon-containing appliances. Yard waste, dirt and concrete go in a separate heavy-debris container.
Where does the container go on my property?
Any spot our truck can safely reach — your driveway, side yard, or curbside with the right permit. Let us know which way you want the door to face and we'll set it up that way.
Is same-day delivery available?
In most cases, yes — call before 1pm on a weekday and we'll fit you into that afternoon's route. Orders after 1pm go on the first morning run the following day.
How many days can I keep the dumpster?
Every container comes with seven days. Need more time? Just call or text before your scheduled pickup and we'll extend it.