Lewisport is a small Ohio River town in Hancock County on US 60, east of Owensboro, with about 1,767 residents. It is quieter than the county seat at Hawesville, and the projects reflect that: older frame houses, river-view lots, small shops and the occasional cleanup after high water. We reach Lewisport by scheduled delivery, and this page explains how to plan one.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Lewisport, KY, an Ohio River town on US 60 in Hancock County. A porch, siding and window replacement fits a 15-yard at $300–$450, and small storefront cleanouts fit a 10-yard ($250–$350).

Lewisport at a glance

• Highway: US 60 runs through town, the same corridor that leads back to Owensboro and east to Hawesville.
• River: the Ohio River forms the northern edge of the community.
• Historic house: the Pate House, a landmark that reflects the town’s early history.
• County: Hancock County.
• Population: 1,767.

Older houses on the river terrace

Lewisport’s older streets hold wood-frame houses with original siding, porches and sometimes asbestos-era materials. If a home predates the 1980s and you plan to remove siding, flooring or insulation, have the material tested before you start. We cannot accept regulated asbestos waste in a standard container, and the accepted items page explains the limits. Ordinary shingles, lumber and drywall are fine.

Flooding and river-edge lots

Lots near the Ohio River can be affected by high water. After a wet spring, the cleanup can include soaked drywall, flooring and furniture. Wet debris weighs more than dry debris, so choose a larger size than you would for dry material and read the weight guide.

Small commercial work

Storefronts and workshops on US 60 sometimes need a cleanout between tenants. A 10-yard or 15-yard is usually enough, and it fits in a small lot. If the container will block part of the road shoulder, check the permit page first.

A sample Lewisport job

A couple is replacing the porch, siding and windows on a 1930s house. Siding and porch boards go in first, then the old windows and trim. A 15-yard at $300 to $450 is the right size. They book delivery a few days ahead, and we confirm the date by phone since Lewisport sits outside our regular Owensboro route.

From ferry landing to river town

Lewisport began as a ferry landing called Little Yellow Banks. James Prentis, the first settler, platted the town in 1837 with his brother John, and wanted it named for his friend Dr. John Lewis rather than “Prentisport.” It was chartered as Lewisport in 1839, got a post office in 1844 and was reincorporated in 1882. Logging and flatboat building were the early industries, and lumber-related fires and Ohio River floods have both done heavy damage over the years. During the Civil War, on December 23, 1864, raiders captured and robbed the steamship Morning Star at the landing. The town’s only bank closed during the Great Depression.

The Pate House and the older buildings

The Samuel Pate House, a log house east of town off KY 334, once held the local circuit court. It is a county landmark open for tours, and the story attached to it is that Abraham Lincoln won his first case there, a ferry-licensing charge a justice of the peace dismissed. Seven other Lewisport properties were listed on the National Register in 1984: the Isaac R. Hayden House on Pell Street, the Tom Henderson House and the Masonic Lodge on 4th Street, the Horace Patterson House on Market Street and the J.B. Taylor and Son Feed Store at 307 4th Street, plus the Joe Pell Building, a small wood-frame commercial building that has since been lost.

A log house or a frame commercial building from the 19th century is not a candidate for a demolition container. It is a candidate for careful repair. If you are restoring something old, set aside lumber and hardware worth saving and use the dumpster for the rotten and unsalvageable material.

US 60 and the long way around

Lewisport is on the Ohio River floodplain in northwestern Hancock County, and US 60 runs east-west through the south end of town. The nearest river crossings are about 10 miles away, at Hawesville to the east and at US 231 near Rockport, Indiana, to the west. That matters when you are planning a delivery: there is only one practical highway in, so plan the truck’s approach and leave the shoulder clear.

Schools and community

The Lewisport School System began in 1938 with eight one-room schools and is now part of the Hancock County Consolidated School System. North Hancock Elementary replaced Lewisport Elementary in 2006. The Hancock County Public Library has a branch in town. Lewisport is the most populous community in Hancock County and is counted in the Owensboro metropolitan area.

Prices

Lewisport porch and siding work uses the 15-yard at $300 to $450; a gut job or roof moves to the 20-yard at $400 to $550, and a small repair uses the 10-yard at $250 to $350. The cost guide has more.

Lewisport questions

Do you deliver the same day?

Only when the schedule allows it. Lewisport sits outside our regular Owensboro route, so we normally book a day and confirm the date by phone. Call early in the day and ask what is open, and we will quote the price with delivery and pickup included.

Can I place the container on the grass?

We prefer a hard surface. The truck and the container are heavy, and wet ground can rut. Plywood under the skid can help.

What about old paint cans?

Let them dry out or take them to a household hazardous waste event. They are not accepted in the container.

Elsewhere in Hancock County

The county seat is Hawesville, a short drive east. Back toward Owensboro we serve Maceo and Philpot. More towns are on the service area page.

More Lewisport Questions

Do I need an asbestos test before removing siding on an older Lewisport house?

Yes, if the house predates the 1980s, have siding, flooring and insulation tested before you start. We cannot accept regulated asbestos waste in a standard container. Ordinary shingles, lumber and drywall are fine, and our accepted items page lists the limits.

What size dumpster fits a porch, siding and window replacement in Lewisport?

A porch, siding and window replacement on a 1930s Lewisport house typically fits a 15-yard dumpster at $300–$450. Load siding and porch boards first, then old windows and trim. Book a few days ahead so we can confirm the delivery date by phone.

Does high water on the Ohio River change the size I need in Lewisport?

Yes. After a wet spring, riverside lots in Lewisport can have soaked drywall, flooring and furniture, which weigh more than dry debris. Choose a larger size than you would for dry material, such as a 20-yard ($400–$550), and read the weight guide before loading.

Related Pages

Farther along the Ohio River corridor, see Cloverport.