Metropolitan Area · Rank #354

Lawrence

Kansas · 0.1M residents · 3 haulers across 1 cities

The Lawrence metropolitan area covers roughly 120,000 residents in Kansas, anchored by Lawrence 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 3 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 Lawrence

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Lawrence
KS · 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
City Lawrence MSO ROW Permit; Solid Waste Div single-stream recycling; Waste Reduction & Recycling 785-832-3032; Douglas Co PW 3755 E 25th St 785-832-5293; Co Code Art 4 — Lawrence/Baldwin/Eudora/Lecompton city collection.
Portal
lawrenceks.org permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations (MSO)** ROW Permit. **Solid Waste Division — single-stream recycling**. **Waste Reduction & Recycling 785-832-3032** (HHW "shop our shelves"). **Douglas County Public Works 3755 East 25th Street, Lawrence KS** (785-832-5293). **Per Douglas County Code Article 4**: cities of **Lawrence/Baldwin/Eudora/Lecompton** city collection; rural unincorporated residents responsible for own. **Article 6 Permits**: annual per-vehicle permit (non-municipal). **Article 9 Refuse Vehicle Covers** required. **Yard waste composted at Lawrence Compost Facility**. **Advantage Metals 12th & Haskell Recycle Center** for autos/scrap. Douglas County (county seat). **University of Kansas (KU) Jayhawks** (Big 12) student housing turnover spike. **Mass Street downtown + Free State**. **Haskell Indian Nations University** (one of 3 federal Indian colleges in US). **Kansas River + Wakarusa**. ~100,000 pop. **KDHE**.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Off-campus student housing turnover.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Kansas bans: Only CRT-containing items state-regulated. Lead-acid batteries restricted, used oil regulated. Limited bans, NO comprehensive 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 lawrenceks.gov, dgcoks.gov.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Lawrence Metro

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City of Lawrence - Solid Waste Customer Service

Lawrence, KS

Lawrence, Kansas dumpster rental through City of Lawrence Solid Waste. Call (785) 832-3032 for waste disposal solutions.

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02

Skylar Mae Dumpster rental

Lawrence, KS

Skylar Mae Dumpster Rental in Lawrence, KS. Same-day delivery, 10-40 yard sizes. Residential, construction & commercial debris.

10·15·20·30·40 YD FROM $350
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03

The Junkluggers of Kansas City

Lawrence, KS

Estate and residential junk removal in Lawrence, KS. Same-day service available across Baldwin City, Eudora, and surrounding areas.

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Cities in the Lawrence metro

4 cities · 1 with listed haulers

Lawrence (3) Baldwin City Eudora Lecompton
What to expect in this metro

Smaller metros like Lawrence 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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