Uniontown is an Ohio River city of 929 residents (2020) in Union County, formed in 1840 from the merger of Francisburg and Locust Port. KY 130 and KY 360 meet downtown, and KY 130 crosses the levee to the ferry dock. The levee was built after the 1937 Ohio River flood, finished in 1951, and protects the city up to a river level of 66 feet. We deliver by booking, and only to Kentucky addresses.

Quick answer: Owensboro Dumpster Pros delivers roll-off dumpsters to Uniontown, KY, in Union County. A basement or flood cleanout usually fits a 15-yard at $300–$450, and delivery and pickup are included with no fuel surcharge.

Uniontown at a glance

• Roads: KY 130 and KY 360, which intersect downtown.
• River: the Ohio River at the mouth of Highland Creek, with a ferry dock reached by KY 130.
• Nearby landmarks: the Henderson Sloughs, a National Natural Landmark east of the city, and the John T. Myers Locks and Dam, about 3.5 miles downriver.
• Schools: Uniontown Elementary; older students attend county schools near Morganfield.
• Library: a branch of the Union County Public Library.

Living behind a levee

The levee protects the city from river flooding, but heavy rain still creates drainage problems and basement water. When homeowners clear a flooded basement, they discard carpet, drywall, boxes and furniture, all of it heavier when wet. Choose a larger container than for dry debris; the storm cleanup guide explains the numbers.

Older river-city housing

Uniontown peaked at 1,532 residents in 1900, so its older houses are well over a century old. Projects include porch rebuilding, roof replacement and interior gutting. A 15-yard handles a basement or ground-floor flood cleanup; a 20-yard is the choice for a roof.

A sample Uniontown job

A homeowner replaces the carpet and drywall in a basement after seepage. Wet drywall and carpet fill a 15-yard at $300 to $450.

Union County and the river

Union County was created effective January 15, 1811, on the east bank of the Ohio River opposite the mouth of the Wabash. It covers 363 square miles, 5.6 percent of it water, and had 13,668 residents in 2020. The high point is 673 feet in the Chalybeate Hills in the Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area.

The locks and dam

The John T. Myers Locks and Dam, first authorized as the Uniontown Locks and Dam, was built by the Army Corps of Engineers from 1965 to 1977 and renamed in 1996. It sits about 3.5 miles downriver.

Schools and people

The county runs three elementary schools, in Morganfield, Sturgis and Uniontown, one middle school and Union County High School, known for its wrestling program. Notable natives include Earle Clements, a governor and senator, and the NBA coach Dwane Casey. Morganfield is the county seat and largest city.

Planning around the levee

The levee built after the 1937 flood protects the city to a river level of 66 feet. Keep containers on your own lot and out of the levee’s right of way.

Prices

A flood or basement cleanout in Uniontown usually calls for the 15-yard, which runs $300 to $450, while a roof-only job fits the 20-yard at $400 to $550. The cost guide shows what changes the number.

Uniontown questions

Do you deliver across the river to Indiana?

No. Owensboro Dumpster Pros serves Kentucky addresses only, so we do not deliver across the Ohio River to Indiana from Uniontown. If your project is on the Kentucky side in Union County, call with the address and the size and we will confirm the delivery date.

Can a dumpster sit near the levee?

Keep the container on your own property and out of the levee right of way. See the permit page.

Nearby

Henderson is the largest city in the area. See the service area page.

More Uniontown Questions

What size dumpster do I need for a flooded basement in Uniontown, KY?

For a basement or ground-floor flood cleanup in Uniontown, a 15-yard container ($300–$450) is the usual size. Wet carpet, drywall, boxes and furniture weigh more than dry debris, so ask for the weight limit before delivery and step up a size if the water reached more than one room.

Does the Uniontown levee stop basement flooding?

The Uniontown levee, finished in 1951, protects the town from Ohio River flooding up to a river level of 66 feet. Heavy rain can still cause drainage problems and basement water, so flood cleanouts in Uniontown can still happen even when the river is not high.

What size dumpster does a Uniontown renovation need?

Uniontown is an older river town with 929 residents, and porch rebuilds, roof replacements and interior gutting are common projects. A 20-yard ($400–$550) fits a roof, while a 15-yard ($300–$450) fits most single-room or basement work. Call with the project details and we will confirm the size.

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