Livermore sits on the north side of the confluence of the Green and Rough rivers in eastern McLean County, with Ohio County across the Rough River to the south. US 431 runs through as Henton Street, 20 miles north to Owensboro and 15 miles south to Central City. William Brown founded it in 1837 as Brown’s Landing, it was renamed Livermore in 1838 and the state assembly incorporated it in 1850.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Livermore, KY, 20 miles south of Owensboro on US 431 in McLean County. Storefront strip-outs fit a 15-yard at $300–$450, and a storm-damaged barn fits a 30-yard at $500–$650.

Livermore at a glance

• Highways: US 431 (Henton Street) and KY 136, which runs 9 miles west to Calhoun and 14 miles east to Hartford.
• Population: 1,230 (2020), down from a 1940 peak of 1,601.
• Library: the McLean County Public Library.
• Metro area: part of the Owensboro metropolitan area.

Distance and access

At 20 miles from Owensboro on US 431, Livermore is one of the nearer towns outside Daviess County. US 431 is a through route, so the approach is usually direct, but side streets near the river are tight. Tell us about your driveway when you call +1 (270) 552-0098.

Floodplain properties

Two rivers meeting means low ground. Cleanups after high water involve carpet, insulation and drywall that cannot be saved; read the storm cleanup page and size up.

A sample Livermore job

A landowner clears a storm-damaged barn. Roof panels, lumber and flooring fill a 30-yard at $500 to $650.

The founding story

William Brown founded Livermore in 1837 as Brown’s Landing. A post office the next year gave it the name Livermore, though the origin of the name is disputed, and the state assembly incorporated it in 1850. Its population peaked at 1,601 in 1940. The town covers just over a square mile and has a branch of the McLean County Public Library.

Archaeology under the river

The confluence of the Green and Rough rivers has been inhabited for thousands of years. Several shell-midden sites near Livermore, including the Butterfield Site and others above the Rough River, are part of the Green River Shell Middens National Historic Landmark. Digging in these places is regulated. If your project involves excavation near the river and you find unusual shell layers, bone or stone tools, stop and contact the Kentucky Heritage Council before you haul anything off.

Main Street

The J.W. Quigg Establishment at 304 Main Street was added to the National Register in 2025. Main Street buildings like it are the kind that get restored, not demolished. Strip-outs of old storefronts produce lath, pressed-tin ceiling pieces, glass and old signage, and some of it has value. A 15-yard is enough for most single storefronts.

Roads

US 431 runs through town as Henton Street, and KY 136 crosses the north side toward Calhoun and Hartford. Because both are through routes, deliveries are straightforward when the property fronts them. Side streets near the river are tighter and flood-prone.

Prices

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

Livermore questions

Can the dumpster sit on soft ground?

Use gravel or pavement when you can, or put plywood under the skids. A loaded roll-off is heavy and can sink into soft ground near the Green and Rough rivers in Livermore, so tell us about the spot when you book and we will plan the placement.

Do you serve Hartford too?

Yes, by booking. Hartford is 14 miles east of Livermore on KY 136, and Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to the Ohio County seat. Call with the address and the size, and we will confirm the delivery date.

Nearby

Calhoun and Central City. See the service area page.

More Livermore Questions

How far is Livermore from Owensboro for a dumpster delivery?

Livermore is 20 miles south of Owensboro on US 431, one of the nearer towns outside Daviess County. Because US 431 is a through route, the approach is usually direct, but side streets near the river are tight, so tell us about your driveway when you book.

What size dumpster do I need for a storm-damaged barn in Livermore?

Roof panels, lumber and flooring from a storm-damaged barn near Livermore typically fit a 30-yard dumpster at $500–$650. Bulky framing fills space faster than it adds weight, so a larger container is often the better choice. Tell us the barn’s size and we will confirm.

What happens to a storefront strip-out on Livermore’s Main Street?

Strip-outs of old storefronts produce lath, pressed-tin ceiling pieces, glass and old signage, and some of it has value, so pull salvage first. A 15-yard dumpster at $300–$450 is enough for most single storefronts. Main Street buildings are usually restored, not demolished.

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