Madisonville is the seat of Hopkins County, along I-69 and US 41 southwest of Owensboro, with about 19,542 residents. It is a regional hub for health care, education and retail, and it was hit by a tornado in 2005 that reshaped parts of the city. We deliver here on a scheduled basis, and the notes below explain what Madisonville customers usually order.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros schedules dumpsters to Madisonville, the Hopkins County seat, along I-69 and US 41. A landlord renovating several rental units near the college usually needs a 30-yard at $500–$650, and a typical house project fits a 15-yard at $300–$450.

Madisonville at a glance

• Highways: I-69 and US 41 pass through the area.
• Hospital: Baptist Health Madisonville, a 410-bed facility and one of the city’s major employers.
• College: Madisonville Community College.
• County: Hopkins County, with Madisonville as the county seat.
• History: a 2005 tornado caused extensive damage and led to major rebuilding.
• Population: 19,542.

Health care and campus work

A city with a 410-bed hospital and a community college has steady construction work around it. Medical offices, student apartments and rental units are renovated regularly, and those jobs need commercial-sized containers. A 30-yard suits a cleanout, and a 40-yard handles a larger commercial project. Our commercial page explains how scheduling works for multi-week jobs.

Rebuilding after the tornado

The 2005 storm is a reminder of why storm cleanup matters in this county. Roofs, siding and trees come down after severe weather, and the volume can be large. If you need a container after storm damage, read the storm cleanup guide and call early, since local demand rises after any big event.

Houses and subdivisions

Madisonville has older neighborhoods near the center and newer subdivisions along the highway. Older homes yield plaster, old wiring and heavy debris. Newer ones usually need roof, flooring and landscaping work. A 15-yard is a good middle choice, and the residential page covers typical projects.

A sample Madisonville job

A landlord is renovating three rental units near the college. Carpet, vinyl, cabinets and a few interior doors come out of each. A 30-yard at $500 to $650 holds all three units, and the landlord has the container placed on a lot behind the building. Delivery is scheduled with us ahead of time because Madisonville is outside the Owensboro daily route.

Hopkins County and its railroads

Hopkins County was created in 1806 from Henderson County and named for Samuel Hopkins, an officer in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 who later served in Congress. Farming, especially tobacco, was the main occupation for most of the 19th century. Confederate forces burned the Madisonville courthouse in December 1864. Then the Louisville & Nashville Railroad extended its line through Madisonville in 1870, and coal mining took off. By 1970 the county was the second-largest coal producer in the Western Coal Field, behind Muhlenberg County, and coal and oil businesses were major employers into the 1990s.

Madisonville’s historic buildings

Madisonville has more National Register listings than any other Hopkins County town: the Madisonville Commercial Historic District, the North Main Street Historic District, the Madisonville Public Library, the Madisonville Armory, the U.S. Post Office, Munn’s School and the Madisonville Tuberculosis Hospital (listed in 2016). Houses on the register include the John Harvey House, designed by architect George Franklin Barber, the Dr. Thomas Gardiner House, the L.D. Hockersmith House, the Turner Ruby House and the Chittenden P. Lyon, Jr. House.

For a downtown commercial building the usual job is stripping an interior down to the shell: drop ceilings, carpet, drywall partitions and old fixtures. A 30-yard suits a whole floor. For a Barber-style Victorian house, expect tall ceilings, lath-and-plaster and layers of paint, and read the weight page before you fill one container with plaster.

Neighborhoods outside downtown

Beyond the downtown blocks, Madisonville has ranch subdivisions, apartments and highway commercial lots along US 41 and I-69. Most calls from those areas are roofing, flooring, remodel and garage jobs. A 20-yard covers a roof on an average house, and a 15-yard covers a kitchen and floors.

Tornado recovery and storm planning

The 2005 tornado that damaged parts of the city is part of local memory, and it is why many property owners keep an eye on storm risk. After severe weather, debris includes shingles, siding, insulation, drywall and trees. Mixed storm debris is heavier than it looks; size up by a step and remember that wet materials weigh more.

Medical and college traffic

Baptist Health Madisonville has 410 beds, and Madisonville Community College adds students and staff to the rental market. Landlords turning over student apartments and investors renovating medical-adjacent offices are the typical commercial customers. Tell us if the site is on a campus, where access hours and placement can be restricted.

Pricing

Regional prices apply: 10-yard $250 to $350, 20-yard $400 to $550, 30-yard $500 to $650, 40-yard $650 to $795. See the pricing guide, and call +1 (270) 552-0098 for a Madisonville quote.

Madisonville questions

How soon can I get a container?

It depends on the schedule. Madisonville is a booked run, so call as soon as you know your dates.

What if I have a hospital or campus project?

Tell us the site rules at the start. Some campuses restrict delivery hours and placement.

Can I put roofing and drywall in the same dumpster?

Yes, as long as the total stays under the weight cap. See the weight page.

Other nearby towns

Madisonville is close to Earlington, Mortons Gap and Hanson, and we also serve Henderson to the north. The service area page has every town.

More Madisonville Questions

What size dumpster do I need to renovate rental units in Madisonville?

Carpet, vinyl, cabinets and interior doors from several rental units in Madisonville typically fit a 30-yard dumpster at $500–$650, placed on a lot behind the building. For a single unit, a 15-yard ($300–$450) or 20-yard ($400–$550) is enough. Tell us the number of units.

Can I get a dumpster for storm damage in Madisonville?

Yes. The 2005 tornado showed how much debris severe weather can produce in Hopkins County. Roofs, siding and trees come down together, so read our storm cleanup guide, size up for wet material, and call early, because local demand rises after any big event.

Are commercial dumpsters available for multi-week projects near Madisonville’s hospital and college?

Yes. Medical offices, student apartments and rental units near the hospital and Madisonville Community College are renovated regularly. A 30-yard ($500–$650) suits a cleanout and a 40-yard ($650–$795) handles a larger commercial project. Tell us the site’s delivery-hour and placement rules at the start.

Related Pages

For Muhlenberg County, see Graham.