Beaver Dam is the most populous community in Ohio County, with 3,531 residents at the 2020 census, and it sits where US 62 meets US 231 (Main Street is US 231). It was established in 1800, incorporated by the state assembly in 1873, and takes its name from the Beaver Dam Baptist Church, which predates the town by several decades. Because it is outside Daviess County, we deliver here by scheduled booking, and call +1 (270) 552-0098 so we can confirm the date for your address.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Beaver Dam, KY, in Ohio County, where US 62 meets US 231. A kitchen and flooring job fits a 15-yard at $300–$450, and a roof on a typical house fits a 20-yard at $400–$550.

Beaver Dam at a glance

• Highways: the junction of US 62 and US 231, with Main Street carrying US 231 through the center of town.
• County: Ohio County; the county seat is Hartford, a short drive away.
• Population: 3,531 (2020 census), with about 1,455 households.
• Founded: 1800, incorporated 1873.
• Size: about 3 square miles, so most addresses are close to the highway junction.
• Venue: the Beaver Dam Amphitheater, a local gathering place.
• Notable people: Ray Chapman, the only major-league player killed in a game, is associated with the area, as is the Southern Gospel group The Crabb Family.

Houses of different ages

An 1800 founding date and an 1873 incorporation mean the town has houses from many eras. The core blocks near Main Street include older frame homes with plaster walls, original porches and layered roofs. Those jobs produce heavy debris, so the weight page matters if you are demolishing plaster, tile or masonry. Newer houses on the edges of town more often need roof, siding or flooring replacement. A 15-yard fits a kitchen and flooring; a 20-yard fits a roof on a typical house.

Highway-junction businesses

Two US highways crossing in a city of this size mean a steady run of small retailers, service shops and storage buildings. A business owner emptying a building between tenants usually fills a 15-yard or 20-yard. Placement is the practical question: a rear lot is easier than the street, and if a container must sit on public right of way, check the permit page.

Evenings at the amphitheater

A town amphitheater means community events, and the people who organize them often need a dumpster before and after. If you are planning a festival, church event or reunion, read the event rental page and send us your dates early.

A sample Beaver Dam job

A landlord has a rental house on a side street off Main. The roof is 20 years old, the carpet is stained and the kitchen cabinets are loose. A roofer strips the shingles on Monday and Tuesday, and the landlord pulls carpet and cabinets that weekend. A 20-yard at $400 to $550 holds all of it if the cabinets go in last. Because Beaver Dam is outside the Owensboro run, delivery is booked for a specific day, and pickup is arranged by phone after the load is done.

A town named for a church

Beaver Dam was established in 1800 and takes its name from the Beaver Dam Baptist Church, which predates the town by several decades. The state assembly incorporated it in 1873. Today it covers about 3 square miles, has about 1,455 households and a median age of 37.9. Ohio County is a “moist” county, which means alcohol sales are legal only inside certain city limits, and Beaver Dam is the largest of those cities.

Why the junction matters

US 62 and US 231 cross in the middle of town, and Main Street is US 231. Highway frontage has attracted the usual cluster of small businesses, and when one closes, the next tenant usually needs the old space emptied: shelving, counters, flooring and ceiling tiles. A 20-yard is common for a retail bay, and a 30-yard for a larger building. Because the street is a US highway, ask for a rear or side placement, and do not leave a container on the shoulder.

Local names

The town is linked to Ray Chapman, the only major-league player ever killed in a game, and to the Southern Gospel group The Crabb Family. The Beaver Dam Amphitheater hosts community events. Climate here is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters, which affects roofing: shingles are easier to strip in cooler, drier weather than in July heat, and a tear-off planned for fall or spring tends to go faster.

Ohio County context

Ohio County is the fifth-largest county in Kentucky, and Beaver Dam is its most populous community. Coal is part of its history, and a mine closure in December 2019 affected more than half of the county’s coal workers. Layoffs and property sales feed the cleanout work we see, as do farm transitions. See the Hartford page for the county seat and the Fordsville page for the tug-of-war town.

Prices

The regional schedule applies: 10-yard $250 to $350, 15-yard $300 to $450, 20-yard $400 to $550, 30-yard $500 to $650. The pricing page explains what changes the price.

Beaver Dam questions

Is Beaver Dam in your regular service area?

It is in the extended area. We book it ahead rather than promising same-day service.

Do contractors rent from you in Ohio County?

Yes. Contractors rent dumpsters in Beaver Dam and across Ohio County for roofs, remodels and cleanouts. See the contractor page for how a long job is handled, then call with the address and the project length so we can schedule delivery and pickup.

What cannot go in the container?

Paint, solvents, batteries and tires cannot go in a Beaver Dam dumpster, nor can other hazardous waste such as chemicals and fuel. Check the accepted items page before you load, because these materials cannot be disposed of with ordinary debris.

Nearby

Hartford, Fordsville and Olaton are in the same county. See the service area page.

More Beaver Dam Questions

What size dumpster do I need for a roof on a typical Beaver Dam house?

A 20-yard dumpster ($400–$550) fits a roof on a typical Beaver Dam house, including a rental house with a 20-year-old roof. Shingles are heavy, so ask for the weight limit before delivery. A 15-yard ($300–$450) is enough for a kitchen and flooring job.

Can I rent a dumpster for an event at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater?

Yes. Organizers of festivals, church events and reunions near the Beaver Dam Amphitheater often need a container before and after. Send your dates early so delivery and pickup can be booked for specific days, and read our event rental page for sizing.

How do I clear a Beaver Dam building between tenants?

A business owner emptying a retail or storage building in Beaver Dam usually fills a 15-yard ($300–$450) or 20-yard ($400–$550). A rear lot is easier than the street, and a container on public right of way needs a permit, so check the permit page first.

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