Racine, WI guide
Caledonia became one of Racine County's newest villages less than two decades ago — and it's been building steadily ever since. Here's a new-construction and remodel debris guide for the area.
Caledonia converted from town to village status in January 2006, following a 2005 referendum that required a special state legislative exemption after the standard incorporation petition had initially been denied — a genuinely distinctive piece of local governance history. Today it's Racine County's third-largest municipality, with roughly 25,000-plus residents as of the 2020 Census, and it continues to see real residential and public investment: a new 70,000-square-foot Youth Development & Care Center opened in the village in 2025, one example of the kind of construction activity Caledonia has seen in recent years.
New-build debris in a growing village like Caledonia tends to run toward the larger end of what we haul — framing offcuts and packaging that fill volume fast, plus foundation and masonry work that adds weight quickly. Remodel work on Caledonia's existing housing stock generates a more familiar mix: flooring, drywall, fixtures and general renovation debris, closer in profile to remodel work anywhere else in Racine County.
Racine County does not administer a single county-wide waste ordinance — each municipality sets its own rules, and Caledonia is no exception. If your project involves placing a container on a public street rather than entirely on private property, it's worth confirming the village's own right-of-way requirements before delivery day rather than assuming they match a neighboring city's rules.
A remodel or single-room renovation on existing Caledonia housing typically fits a 15 or 20 yard. New construction — a new home build or a larger addition — more often calls for a 30 or 40 yard depending on the phase of work, framing through finishing.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | 50–70 bags | 1–2 tons | Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, tight driveways. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | 80–100 bags | 2–3 tons | Flooring, bathroom or kitchen updates, multi-room cleanouts. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | 110–130 bags | 3–4 tons | Medium remodels, roofing jobs, light construction. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | 170–190 bags | 4–5 tons | Whole-home projects, office cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | 230–250 bags | 5–6 tons | Large builds, commercial or industrial jobs. |
Whether you're building new or remodeling an existing Caledonia home, call (262) 383-3695 and describe the project. We'll size the container to match and quote flat-rate pricing based on the size, the type of materials, and how long you keep it.
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From this guide
Caledonia converted from town to village status in January 2006, following a 2005 referendum and a special state legislative exemption.
Yes — Caledonia is Racine County's third-largest municipality, with roughly 25,000-plus residents as of the 2020 Census.
New construction typically calls for a 30 or 40 yard depending on the phase of work. Remodels on existing homes usually fit a 15 or 20 yard.
Yes, we provide dumpster rental services throughout Racine and nearby communities including Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, and Sturtevant.
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