Clay is a Webster County city of 1,031 residents (2020 census), centered on the crossing of KY 109, which is Main Street, and KY 132. It was settled in 1837 and named for the statesman Henry Clay, and the post office first carried the name Ashland, after Clay’s Lexington estate. We deliver here by booking, so call +1 (270) 552-0098 with your address and we will confirm the earliest date.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Clay, KY, in Webster County, at the KY 109 and KY 132 crossing. Roof replacements, porch rebuilds and flooring fit a 15-yard ($300–$450) or 20-yard ($400–$550), and Clay driveways in older blocks can be narrow.

Clay at a glance

• Roads: KY 109 (Main Street) and KY 132, with Wheatcroft just west along KY 109.
• Location: northwest of Providence, in Webster County.
• Population: 1,031 (2020), down from a 1930 peak of 1,551.
• Names: Ashland in 1837, Clay from 1854, incorporated as Claysville in 1860 and shortened to Clay in 1872.
• School: Clay Elementary, Pre-K through grade 6; Webster County High School is in Dixon.
• In song: The Statler Brothers released “How Are Things in Clay, Kentucky?” in 1980.

A small city with a long street

Because Clay’s footprint is under a square mile, most addresses sit within a short distance of the Main Street crossing. That is good news for truck access, because the approach is usually straightforward. Driveways in older blocks are narrow, so measure before you choose a 20-yard or 30-yard, and read the size guide.

What gets thrown away in Clay

Homes here include 19th-century frame houses and mid-century ranches. Roof replacements, porch rebuilds and flooring jobs make up most of our calls, and those fit a 15-yard or a 20-yard. For old shingles, the tear-off guide explains the weight.

A sample Clay job

An owner clears an inherited house on a side street off Main. Carpet, cabinets and a collapsed porch go in a 20-yard at $400 to $550. The family fills it over two weekends.

Where Clay sits in Webster County

Clay lies northwest of Providence, the county’s largest city, and Wheatcroft is just west along KY 109. The Providence Commercial Historic District, covering the 100 and 200 blocks of East and West Main and North and South Broadway, was listed in 1993. Clay has no National Register listings of its own.

Population and housing

Clay’s population was 1,551 in 1930, 1,179 in 2000, 1,181 in 2010 and 1,031 in 2020, a 12.7 percent drop in the last decade. A shrinking town leaves more vacant and inherited houses. If you are clearing one for sale, load bulky furniture first, then flooring, then loose items on top.

Business changes

Clay voted to allow alcohol sales in 2022. Owners refitting an old building for a new business produce counters, shelving, flooring and ceiling material. A 15-yard fits most small interiors.

Prices

10-yard $250 to $350, 15-yard $300 to $450, 20-yard $400 to $550, 30-yard $500 to $650. See the cost guide.

Clay questions

Does Clay count as part of your Owensboro area?

Clay is in our extended area, so deliveries are booked ahead rather than on the daily Owensboro route. Call +1 (270) 552-0098 with your Clay address and the size you want, and we will confirm the earliest date. Delivery and pickup are included in the price.

What about gravel driveways?

Tell us the surface and the length of the driveway when you call. A gravel driveway in Clay is fine when the truck can reach a firm, level spot, and plywood under the skids helps on soft ground. Measure the width too, since older blocks can be narrow.

Nearby

Dixon and Sebree are other Webster County towns. See the service area page.

More Clay Questions

What size dumpster fits an inherited house cleanout in Clay, KY?

Clearing an inherited house in Clay, with carpet, cabinets and a collapsed porch, typically fits a 20-yard dumpster at $400–$550. Load bulky furniture first, then flooring, then loose items on top, and keep the load below the rim. Many families fill it over two weekends.

Can a dumpster fit on a narrow driveway in Clay?

Driveways in Clay’s older blocks are narrow, so measure the width and length before choosing a 20-yard or 30-yard. A 10-yard ($250–$350) or 15-yard ($300–$450) fits tighter spaces. Because the town is under a square mile, truck access along Main Street is usually straightforward.

What size dumpster do I need to refit an old Clay building for a new business?

Owners refitting a building in Clay produce counters, shelving, flooring and ceiling material. A 15-yard dumpster at $300–$450 fits most small interiors. Tell us the floor area and what is coming out so we can confirm the size and the weight limit.

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