Graham is an unincorporated Muhlenberg County community about 6 miles west-northwest of Greenville, at the junction of US 62 and KY 175. Exit 48 of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway is nearby. Its post office opened in 1904, and the community was built as a coal town for the W. G. Duncan Coal Company, named for the Scottish-American owner William Graham Duncan.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Graham, KY, in Muhlenberg County at the US 62 and KY 175 junction near Exit 48 of the Western Kentucky Parkway. Roof, flooring and porch repairs on coal-camp houses usually fit a 15-yard at $300–$450.

Graham at a glance

• Roads: US 62 and KY 175, with Exit 48 of the Western Kentucky Parkway close by.
• ZIP code: 42344.
• Schools: Muhlenberg County schools, including Muhlenberg County High School.
• History: a company coal town, post office 1904.

Company-town housing

Coal camps were laid out with rows of similar small houses, and many of them have been altered several times. Common projects are roof replacement, flooring and porch repair. A 15-yard fits most of them.

A sample Graham job

A homeowner replaces carpet and a back deck. A 15-yard at $300 to $450 takes both.

Employers and schools

Graham is the site of two of Muhlenberg County’s major employers, Dyno Nobel and EBA&D (Ensign-Bickford). Graham Elementary closed in 2004, and Graham High School later became part of Muhlenberg North. Former school buildings that change hands are usually stripped of lockers, flooring and ceiling material, and that scale of work calls for a 30-yard or 40-yard.

Coal mining history

Muhlenberg County produced more coal than any other U.S. county for most of the 1970s, and Graham was built as a company town for the W. G. Duncan Coal Company. The county’s first commercial mine opened in 1820. Mining declined in the late 1980s and early 1990s and rebounded afterward.

Storm history

The county was hit by the 2008 Super Tuesday tornado outbreak and the 2021 Western Kentucky tornado. The storm cleanup page explains how to size a container for storm debris.

A Plant Project Near Graham

A large construction project is planned near Graham. As reported by Spectrum News on October 5, 2026, Nitradyn, a joint venture of Paligen and Dyno Nobel, holds a contract for the IMX-104 explosive, and the same partners won a contract for a TNT plant at a site outside Graham. The article puts the construction at roughly $1 billion. TNT dirt work was reported to begin in 2026, with production targeted for the first quarter of 2029 and IMX-104 production set for 2030. A 2024 Murray State University study projected about 2,500 construction workers over four to five years, and RV parks are being built for them.

Those dates and numbers can change, so treat them as plans, not promises. What matters for a dumpster is the pattern: a big build brings temporary housing, site clearing, pad preparation and a steady stream of contractors, and each of those produces debris. If you own land near Graham and are preparing it for workers, or you are a contractor picking up work tied to the buildup, call with the scope. Our construction dumpster page and long-term rental page explain how multi-week jobs are handled.

Coal-Era Buildings and What May Be Inside Them

Graham was laid out as a coal town, so many of its buildings are old. Houses and outbuildings from that period can contain materials that cannot go in a rented container. Asbestos-containing material is never accepted, and homes built before the 1980s should be tested before demolition. Paint, solvents, fuels and similar liquids are also out. Our accepted items guide lists everything by category. Plaster, old siding and masonry are heavy, so read the weight limit guide before you choose a size.

Large Demolition in Muhlenberg County

Graham is not the only place in the county with a lot of change. The Paradise Fossil Plant’s last coal unit was retired and its structures were demolished in 2020 to 2022, and the county’s long mining history means plenty of old industrial and farm property is changing hands. For a former school building, shop or barn, tell us the structure’s size and what is inside it. Lockers, flooring, ceiling tile and masonry each change the weight, and a 30-yard or 40-yard is often the right start.

Placement Near US 62 and KY 175

The community sits where US 62 meets KY 175, at about 528 feet above sea level, with Exit 48 of the Western Kentucky Parkway close by. Many lots are open rural properties with gravel drives, so tell us the length and surface of the drive and where the container can sit on firm ground. Graham is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, so the Owensboro and Daviess County permit offices do not apply. If you want a container on a public road, check with Muhlenberg County first. A container on your own land normally needs no permit. See the permit requirements page for how right-of-way placement works in general.

Prices

In Graham expect $250 to $350 for the 10-yard, $300 to $450 for the 15-yard and $400 to $550 for the 20-yard. Large commercial or school-building work moves up to the 30-yard or 40-yard; see the cost guide.

Graham questions

Can the truck reach my driveway?

Tell us the length and the surface of your driveway when you call +1 (270) 552-0098. Graham sits at US 62 and KY 175 in Muhlenberg County, and a loaded roll-off is heavy, so we need a firm, level spot and a clear approach for the truck before we confirm delivery.

Nearby

Central City and Powderly. See the service area page.

More Graham Questions

What size dumpster do I need for an old coal-camp house in Graham?

Graham was built as a company coal town, with rows of similar small houses that have been altered several times. Roof replacement, flooring and porch repair are common projects, and a 15-yard dumpster ($300–$450) fits most of them. Ask for the weight limit if shingles are coming off.

Which dumpster size suits a former school or large building in Graham?

Former school buildings that change hands are usually stripped of lockers, flooring and ceiling material, and that scale of work calls for a 30-yard ($500–$650) or 40-yard ($650–$795). Tell us the floor area and the delivery rules for the site when you book.

Can I get a dumpster after a tornado in Graham?

Yes. Muhlenberg County was hit by the 2008 Super Tuesday tornado outbreak and the 2021 Western Kentucky tornado. Read our storm cleanup guide to size a container for storm debris, and call early after any severe weather, since demand rises quickly.

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