Hawesville is the seat of Hancock County, on US 60 about 25 miles east of Owensboro, with the Lincoln Trail Bridge (KY 69) crossing the Ohio River into Indiana. An aluminum smelter opened here in 1969, and the plant area is part of the local industrial landscape. We serve Hawesville on a scheduled basis, and this page covers the practical details.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Hawesville, the Hancock County seat, about 25 miles east of Owensboro on US 60. A roof fits a 20-yard at $400–$550, a storefront gut fits a 15-yard at $300–$450, and industrial cleanouts use a 30- or 40-yard.

Hawesville at a glance

• Distance: about 25 miles east of Owensboro along US 60.
• County seat: Hancock County.
• Bridge: the Lincoln Trail Bridge carries KY 69 across the Ohio River.
• Industry: an aluminum smelter dating to 1969 is a major industrial presence in the county.

The industrial side

Hancock County has more industry than its population suggests, and contractors who work at plants, warehouses and outbuildings need larger containers. A 30-yard or 40-yard is common for industrial cleanouts. Industrial sites often have gate and safety rules, so tell us about them when you book, and see the commercial page for how large jobs are handled.

Courthouse-town homes

Around the courthouse and in the older streets, homes are one and two stories with original roofs and porches. Roof replacement is the most common request, and a 20-yard covers most roofs. The tear-off guide explains how to estimate your shingle weight.

River-bridge traffic

KY 69 sends truck and commuter traffic through town toward the bridge. KY 69 carries truck and commuter traffic through town, so keep the street side clear so the truck can approach safely.

A sample Hawesville job

A small contractor is gutting a downtown storefront. Old drywall, carpet and a drop ceiling come out in a day. A 15-yard at $300 to $450 is placed in the rear lot, and he loads it himself over two days. He calls when it is full and we schedule the pickup.

Hancock County in brief

Hancock County was formed in 1829 from parts of Breckinridge, Daviess and Ohio counties and is named for John Hancock. It covers 199 square miles, with the Ohio River as its northern border, and had 9,095 residents at the 2020 census. Hawesville is the seat, in the northern part of the county, and Lewisport is the largest community. The county is part of the Owensboro metropolitan area, which is why we treat it as a natural extension of the Daviess County route.

The courthouse and the historic district

The Hancock County Courthouse on Courthouse Square was listed on the National Register in 1975. It is the county’s second courthouse, built in 1868 and renovated in 1978. The Hawesville Historic District covers parts of Main, River, Main Cross and Clay Streets (listed 1984). The Robert C. Beauchamp House, northwest of town on US 60, was listed in 1976. The Immaculate Conception Church on River Street was also listed in 1975 but has since been destroyed.

Streets inside the historic district are narrow, and parking is limited. If you are cleaning out a downtown storefront, the practical question is where the truck will stand while it sets the container. A rear lot or alley is easiest. The permit page explains what to do if you need to use the street.

Two crossings, one county

The Lincoln Trail Bridge carries KY 69 over the Ohio River at Hawesville, and US 60 runs through the south end of the city on the way to Lewisport and Owensboro. The aluminum smelter that opened in 1969 is the best-known industrial site in the county. Industrial contractors, maintenance crews and demolition companies in this area are the customers most likely to need a 30-yard or 40-yard for scrap, framing and mixed debris.

Schools and local services

The county runs Hancock County High School, Hancock County Middle School, South Hancock Elementary and North Hancock Elementary. School and church properties sometimes undergo renovation, and the facility managers usually know the access rules. Mention them when you call.

Prices

Hawesville pricing starts at $250 to $350 for a 10-yard and reaches $500 to $650 for a 30-yard. See the cost guide and call +1 (270) 552-0098 for a Hawesville number.

Hawesville questions

Is Hawesville in your normal service area?

It is on the outer edge. We deliver there by booking, and we confirm the date by phone.

Can I use a dumpster at a work site?

Yes. Give us the site address, the gate contact and any safety rules when you book, since industrial sites in Hancock County often have gate and safety requirements. A 30-yard ($500–$650) or 40-yard ($650–$795) is common for plants and warehouses.

Neighboring towns

West of Hawesville is Lewisport, and further toward Owensboro are Maceo and Philpot. See the service area page.

More Hawesville Questions

What size dumpster do I need for a roof in Hawesville, KY?

A 20-yard dumpster ($400–$550) covers most roofs on the one- and two-story homes around the Hancock County courthouse in Hawesville. Shingles are heavy, so our tear-off guide explains how to estimate their weight, and you should ask for the weight limit before delivery.

Which dumpster size works for an industrial cleanout in Hancock County?

Contractors cleaning plants, warehouses and outbuildings in Hancock County usually choose a 30-yard ($500–$650) or 40-yard ($650–$795). Industrial sites often have gate and safety rules, so give us the site address, gate contact and rules when you book.

How much does a downtown Hawesville storefront cleanout cost?

Gutting a downtown Hawesville storefront, with old drywall, carpet and a drop ceiling, typically fits a 15-yard dumpster at $300–$450 placed in the rear lot. Call when it is full and we schedule the pickup. Delivery and pickup are included, with no fuel surcharge.

Related Pages

Downriver on US 60 we also serve Cloverport.