Metropolitan Area · Rank #335

Dubuque

Iowa · 0.1M residents · 0 haulers across 0 cities

The Dubuque metropolitan area covers roughly 100,000 residents in Iowa, anchored by Dubuque and surrounding communities. Public right-of-way placement (street, sidewalk, alley) requires a permit through the local public works office, while placement on a private driveway or yard generally does not. We are still building our hauler coverage for this metro. In the meantime, submit a quote request and we'll route it to qualified companies in your area.

Permit Rules for Dubuque

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Dubuque
IA · 0.1M pop · Typical
Permit
$25-$75 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$75 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
Engineering Dept ROW Permit; Public Works Municipal Svc Ctr 925 Kerper Ct 563-589-4250; pay-as-you-throw 4 subscription tiers; single-use stickers $10/sheet of 5; income-qualified 50% reduction.
Portal
cityofdubuque.org permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**City of Dubuque Engineering Department** ROW Permit. **Public Works Municipal Service Center 925 Kerper Court** (563-589-4250). **Pay-as-you-throw with 4 subscription tiers** + **single-use stickers $10 per sheet of 5**. **Income-qualified residents 50% reduction**. **DMASWA (Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency)** composting + landfill. **64-gallon green cart for organics**. **Brown paper bags ≤40 lbs + yellow sticker** for yard waste. **Leaf rake-out $20 per 40-bag equivalent**. **REThink Waste Dubuque app** for schedules + reminders. **Compostable plastics PFAS warning**. Dubuque County (county seat). **Mississippi River** + tri-state area (IA/IL/WI). **Loras College + Clarke University + University of Dubuque**. **National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium**. **Fenelon Place Elevator** (shortest/steepest railway in world). ~58,000 pop. **IA DNR**.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Older housing common.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Iowa bans: Yard waste (1991), lead-acid batteries (1990), used oil (no landfill acceptance), waste tires regulated. Iowa Code §455D. NO statewide e-waste ban.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against cityofdubuque.org Public Works + DMASWA.
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Cities in the Dubuque metro

21 cities · 0 with listed haulers

Asbury Balltown Bankston Bernard Cascade Centralia Dubuque Durango Dyersville Epworth Farley Graf Holy Cross Luxemburg New Vienna Peosta Rickardsville Sageville Sherrill Worthington Zwingle
What to expect in this metro

Smaller metros like Dubuque typically have 2-8 active dumpster rental companies serving the area. Pricing is often more consistent across the metro than in major markets, and same-day or next-day delivery is more commonly available. With fewer competing haulers, getting 2-3 quotes is usually sufficient to identify the best option. Confirm landfill availability with your hauler — some smaller metros have limited disposal options that affect pricing.

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