Metropolitan Area · Rank #185

Duluth

Minnesota · 0.3M residents · 5 haulers across 2 cities

The Duluth metropolitan area covers roughly 280,000 residents in Minnesota, anchored by Duluth 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 track 5 dumpster rental companies serving this metro — compare quotes and services below, or submit a quote request to reach additional haulers in your area.

Permit Rules for Duluth

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Duluth
MN · 0.3M pop · Typical
Permit
$50-$100 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$50-$100 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Duluth Engineering Division (218-730-5200). Per Article II Section 45-15.
Portal
duluthmn.gov permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**Encroachment Permit Engineering Division (218-730-5200) per Code Article II Sec 45-15**. **Work without permit = double permit fee** per Code Sec 10-2 + MN State Building Code Sec 1300.0160. Driveway permit: $135 ($65 base + $70 inspection) **+ $10,000 surety bond + general comprehensive liability insurance**. **Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD)** regional regulator + MPCA. **Hartel's Disposal + Waste Management** primary curbside. **Demolicious Transfer Station** (306 S. Central Ave, 218-628-3880) — accepts all wastes EXCEPT curbside garbage/chemicals/hazardous. **SKB Cloquet (Shamrock Environmental Landfill)**. **Vonco V** demolition/industrial landfill. Gopher State One Call required. **St. Louis County (MN)**. Twin Ports (Duluth + Superior WI). **Lake Superior**. Coldest big city in lower 48. MPCA.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Steep terrain considerations.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Minnesota bans: Yard waste, mercury thermostats, electronics (MN Electronics Recycling Act 2007: computers, TVs, monitors, peripherals), lead-acid batteries, used oil, used oil filters, white goods, whole tires, fluorescent/HID lamps. Stat. 115A.
Common prohibited
All MN-banned items + hazardous waste, paints, oils, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against duluthmn.gov/engineering/permits + wlssd.com.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Duluth Metro

01

Big Up Dumpsters

Duluth, MN

Dumpster rental in Duluth, MN—10 to 40-yard containers for estates, yard waste, and commercial cleanups.

10·20·30·40 YD
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02

Demo-Licious

Duluth, MN

Demo-Licious dumpster rental in Duluth, MN. Construction debris, demolition, cleanouts. 10-25 yard sizes. Weekend service available.

10·15·20·25 YD
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03

Dumpster Co.

Duluth, MN

Dumpster Co. In Duluth, Minnesota. Dumpster rentals for residential and commercial projects. Call (218) 390-1104.

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04

Hartel's Disposal

Proctor, MN

Hartel's Disposal | Dumpster rental & cleanout services in Proctor, Duluth, Superior, MN

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05

Twin Ports Trailer Trash Drop Off Site

Duluth, MN

Twin Ports Trailer Trash Drop Off Site in Duluth, MN. Residential and estate cleanouts, demolition debris. Serving Superior, Two Harbors, Cloquet.

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Cities in the Duluth metro

46 cities · 2 with listed haulers

Duluth (4) Proctor (1) Aurora Babbitt Barnum Biwabik Brookston Brule Buhl Carlton Chisholm Cloquet Cook Cromwell Ely Esko Eveleth Floodwood Gilbert Gordon Hermantown Hibbing Hoyt Lakes Iron Junction Kettle River Kinney Lake Nebagamon Leonidas Mahtowa Mckinley Meadowlands Moose Lake Mountain Iron Oliver Orr Poplar Rice Lake Scanlon Solon Springs Soudan Superior Tower Virginia Winton Wrenshall Wright
What to expect in this metro

Smaller metros like Duluth 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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