Hanson is a northern Hopkins County city of 758 residents (2020), about 6 miles north of Madisonville and about 32 miles south of Henderson. US 41 (Hanson Road) runs through the center, and Interstate 69 passes through the eastern part with access from Exit 120. Founded in 1869 on a 50-acre grant, it was a stop on the Evansville, Henderson and Nashville Railroad and was incorporated in 1873.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros delivers roll-off dumpsters to Hanson, KY, in Hopkins County near I-69 Exit 120. A small renovation on an older building fits a 10-yard at $250–$350, and a 15-yard at $300–$450 covers most larger interiors.

Hanson at a glance

• Roads: US 41 and I-69 Exit 120.
• Neighbors: Madisonville about 6 miles south.
• Population: 758 (2020), its highest recorded count.
• Name: for Henry B. Hanson, a railway engineer and surveyor who laid out the town.
• Railroad: bought by the St. Louis and Southeastern in 1872 and the L&N in 1879; a CSX siding remains.
• Historic district: the Hanson Historic District dates from the rebuilding after an 1889 fire that essentially destroyed the town.

Buildings from the rebuild

Because of the 1889 fire, the oldest surviving commercial buildings are from the years that followed. Their owners often find plaster, wood floors and old wiring when they renovate. A 15-yard fits most small interiors. Before changing an exterior in the historic district, check with the city; interior work is a separate matter.

A sample Hanson job

An owner of a main-street building replaces flooring and a bathroom. A 10-yard at $250 to $350 is enough.

One block of brick

The Hanson Historic District is a single block of Main Street, from US 41 to East Railroad Street, covering 2.2 acres. It has 11 contributing buildings, mostly one- and two-story brick commercial structures built between 1890 and 1910 in Chicago, Italianate and Commercial styles. Some storefronts keep their original cast-iron columns or pilasters with floral ornament. It was added to the National Register on December 13, 1988.

Other registered buildings nearby

The Zion Brick Missionary Church, organized in 1867 and built in 1870, is the oldest standing Baptist church in Hopkins County and its only rural brick church. The Beckley Jackson House, on KY 1069, dates from around 1830 and served as an early stagecoach stop and post office. It is the only antebellum brick building in the county’s rural area.

For owners of buildings like these, a dumpster is a tool for renovation, not demolition. Take out what is rotted or modern and leave what is original; cast-iron columns, brick and old hardware should not go in the container.

After the 1889 fire

The 1889 fire is why the commercial buildings date from the 1890s. The railroad that built the town is now CSX, which runs a siding there, so keep containers well away from the tracks.

Prices

10-yard $250 to $350, 15-yard $300 to $450, 20-yard $400 to $550. See the pricing page.

Hanson questions

Is Hanson on the interstate?

Yes. I-69 passes through the east side of Hanson, with access at Exit 120, and US 41 runs through town. That gives delivery trucks a direct approach, so a 10-yard ($250–$350) or 15-yard ($300–$450) can be delivered to Hanson by booking.

Do you serve Madisonville too?

Yes, by booking. Owensboro Dumpster Pros also schedules dumpsters to Madisonville, the Hopkins County seat, which is a short drive from Hanson along I-69 and US 41. Call with the address and the size, and we will confirm the earliest delivery date.

Nearby

Earlington and Mortons Gap. See the service area page.

More Hanson Questions

Can I renovate a building in the Hanson Historic District and use a dumpster?

Yes. The Hanson Historic District covers one block and 11 buildings, listed on the National Register in 1988. A dumpster is fine for rotted or modern material, but keep original features out of it and check with the city before changing an exterior.

What size dumpster fits a small renovation in Hanson, KY?

A small interior renovation in Hanson, such as new flooring and a bathroom, usually fits a 10-yard ($250–$350), and a 15-yard ($300–$450) covers most larger interiors. Old buildings often hide plaster and wood flooring, so ask for the weight limit before delivery.

Is it safe to place a dumpster near the railroad tracks in Hanson?

Keep containers well away from the CSX siding in Hanson. Choose a spot on your own lot or driveway where the truck can set the container down clear of the tracks, and tell us the address and where the rails run when you book.

Related Pages

In McLean County, see Rumsey.