Dumpster street permit by city — driveway vs right-of-way

San Diego, CA — YES (public ROW, including sidewalk)

Municipal source: City of San Diego Information Bulletin 718 (July 2026) — Traffic Control Permit for a storage container or dumpster (SDMC §129.0702).

Published fees (IB-718): Traffic Control Dumpster Fee $176.57 per month; processing $87.68; metered space $20.00 per meter per day.

sandiego.gov IB-718

Seattle, WA — YES (public ROW)

Municipal source: SDOT Storage Container and Residential Dumpster Permits; CAM 2118. Apply via Seattle Services Portal (Dumpster/Storage Use Type).

Published fees (2026 Street Use Fee Schedule, effective Jan 1, 2026): ROW Simple Issuance base $214 for a dumpster/storage container–style simple permit; additional use / hourly review fees can apply.

seattle.gov residential dumpster permits

Nashville, TN — YES (Metro ROW)

Municipal source: NDOT Temporary Street Closure Permits — Trailer / Dumpster block (last updated July 2, 2026); Metro Code Chapter 13.20. Apply via ePermits.

Published fees: Trailer / dumpster / storage unit in Metro ROW $10 per day, not to exceed $2,000; violation $30 per day.

nashville.gov temporary street closure permits

Atlanta, GA — YES (City of Atlanta public ROW)

Municipal source: ATLDOT Dumpster / Pod Replacement Permits; Apply4 Dumpster/POD Placement. COI must name the City of Atlanta.

Published fees (Atlanta Code §138-61(e) / ATLDOT Traffic Permit Fee Schedule June 2024, still linked from Apply4 as of the city page research date): fixed dumpster/POD permit $20.00 plus curb-lane daily fees by linear feet ($10–$25/day).

atldot.atlantaga.gov dumpster/POD permits

Minneapolis, MN — MIXED

Municipal source: City of Minneapolis Street Use Permits (LastModified June 30, 2026 on the city page used for the Minneapolis write-up). Ordinance Chapter 430.

Official driveway sentence: no permit to put a dumpster or storage unit in the driveway of a residential property you own. Street / public ROW: street-use permit required (licensed contractor applies; 30 / 60 / 90-day terms). Parkway placements go through the Park Board separately.

Published street-use fees (schedule LastModified Feb 27, 2026): 30 days $84.20; 60 days $168.40; 90 days $252.60. MPRB parkway dumpster/pod: $52 per week (separate program).

minneapolismn.gov street-use permits

Tampa, FL — YES (Temporary Structure in ROW)

Municipal source: Tampa temporary-structures page (names Dumpster, trailer, PODS); ROW permitting; Resolution 2022-638 fee schedule still posted under document/2026.

Published fees: Temporary Structure in ROW (Dumpster, Trailer, PODS, etc.) $50.00 + $100.00 = $150.00 total. Separate lane/sidewalk closure fees exist if those apply.

tampa.gov temporary structures

Sacramento, CA — YES (Minor Encroachment Street Use)

Municipal source: DE-300 instructions (rev. 09/08/2025) and DE-302 Street Use application (DUMPSTER checkbox); City Code Chapter 12.12.

Published fees (two official numbers, labeled separately on the city page): Private Development Fee Schedule effective 07/01/2025 lists Temporary Street Use 0–$75; DE-500 (rev. 03/26/2025) lists Street Use fee due at application $150. Do not mash them into one invented band.

cityofsacramento.gov minor permits

Salt Lake City, UT — YES (street or shoulder)

Municipal source: MyStreet Dumpsters and moving containers — may need traffic-control, public-way, and parking permits depending on location. Four lighted Type 1 barricades required (city does not provide them).

Published fees (FY2026 Engineering Consolidated Fee Schedule): dumpster/pod short term $53 each per week; long term $212 per month (Construction barricades; Salt Lake City Code §14.32.410).

slc.gov MyStreet dumpsters

Raleigh, NC — YES (public ROW / parking space)

Municipal source: City of Raleigh Right of Way Provisions (July 2024 PDF) — any dumpster or POD in the ROW requires a permit; Transportation Right-of-Way Services (updated Jul 6, 2026) for parking-space dumpsters. Apply via Permit and Development Portal.

Published fee dollars: metered spaces pay the meter rate for each day; a flat “dumpster permit” dollar amount was not printed on the municipal pages/PDF used for the Raleigh write-up (omitted).

raleighnc.gov right-of-way services

Charlotte, NC — YES (public ROW; CDOT Use Permit)

Municipal source: City of Charlotte Right-of-Way overview — anyone temporarily (more than 5 minutes, less than 30 days) occupying a traffic lane, planting strip, sidewalk, or other public ROW needs a Right-of-Way Use Permit. Explicit example: Storage Containers/Dumpsters. Apply via Cityworks (Permit Application Type: Use Permit). CDOT review/issue ~72 hours; full street closure submit at least 10 days prior. Peak-hour closures banned 7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. Mon–Fri.

Published fees (FY 2023 User Fees PDF — older schedule; by closure type, not a dumpster line item): Street Closure application $30 + Thoroughfare $30/day / Collector $10/day / Local $10/day; Travel/Bike Lane application $15 + $5/day; Sidewalk Closure application $40 + $5/day; Miscellaneous Closure application $95 + Thoroughfare $40/day / Collector $15/day / Local $10/day. Confirm current fiscal year with CDOT. Metered parking via Park It Office may apply separately.

charlottenc.gov Right-of-Way · FY 2023 User Fees PDF

Houston, TX — YES (roadway / sidewalk obstruction — mobility permit)

Municipal source: Houston Permitting Center HPWMP1001 (roadway/sidewalk obstructions; Houston Code Chapter 40, Art. XVII). Mobility FAQ: storage of dumpsters on the street is prohibited unless the dumpster is inside a permitted construction work zone with traffic control. The main HPWMP1001 description does not use the word “dumpster.”

Published fees (HPWMP1001, fetched for the Houston page): admin $31.32; single-lane local street $66.21 per lane, per block, per week; sidewalk obstruction fees $79.45 / $125.81 per block, per week (partial / full). Peak and CBD lane rates are higher on that table.

houstonpermittingcenter.org HPWMP1001

Denver, CO — YES (public ROW; company-only RSOP)

Municipal source: Denver DOTI Right-of-Way & General Permits — Dumpsters, Roll-offs and other Containers (DOTIPT-104.1); annual sheet DOTIPT-122.0 (Aug 1, 2024); one-time dumpster/container information sheet. Permit obtained only by the container company.

Published fees (DOTI Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 01/01/2024): one-time residential street placement $125 first 5 days then $4.50/day; collector/arterial $125 first 5 days then $7.50/day; residential plate first issuance $200; annual renewal $125; non-compliance $500.

denvergov.org ROW Permits · fee schedule PDF

Phoenix, AZ — YES (public ROW / traffic interference; prefer driveway)

Municipal sources: City of Phoenix Public Works residential Roll-Off Rental via myPHX311 (active/current city services account; up to 10 days; On my property / In front of my property; containers must not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic). Dumpsters.com Phoenix FAQ (verified 9/5/2026): permit needed for public ROW — contact Right-of-Way Management. Street Transportation Special Permits / Revocable Permit (~15 business days; dumpsters not an explicit named example — no invented flat residential dumpster revocable fee). ROW Management / TRACS for temporary ROW restrictions.

Published fees: municipal roll-off $165 per pull + $55 per ton (city solid-waste service, not a private 7-day quote). No dumpster-specific flat residential fee printed on the Special Permits / Revocable Permit page used for the Phoenix write-up — contact str.revocablepermits@phoenix.gov / RMP@phoenix.gov / (602) 262-6235. Do not invent a $100 street-permit fee from third-party blogs.

myPHX311 Roll-Off Rental · Special Permits / Revocable Permit · Right-of-Way Management · Dumpsters.com Phoenix

Portland, OR — YES (PBOT TSUP for dumpster/pod/storage container in public ROW; prefer driveway)

Municipal sources: PBOT Right-of-Way Compliance FAQ — pod / personal storage container / dumpster is legal but a Temporary Street Use Permit is required (links to TSUP). Apply via PBOT Temporary Street Use path (~5–10 business days typical issuance on apply page). Dumpsters.com Portland FAQ (verified 9/5/2026): ROW permit for public walkway; driveway placement does not need a permit. Alleys generally public ROW. No Minneapolis-style “driveway you own = no permit” sentence on PBOT dumpster FAQ.

Published fees (TSUP parking reservation per 20×8 space): metered $87/day (or $118/week with building permit); non-metered within service area $70/week ($103.60/week with building permit); non-metered outside service area $48/week ($81.60/week with building permit). Insurance processing $57 when required; change fee $30 after first change. Confirm current schedule with TSUP — do not invent a flat dumpster-named permit fee from third-party blogs.

PBOT ROW Compliance · TSUP · Apply / renew / change · Dumpsters.com Portland

Austin, TX — YES (TPW Dumpster ROW; prefer driveway)

Municipal sources: City of Austin Transportation & Public Works Right-of-Way contractors table — named Dumpster requires Insurance + $10,000 bond (ROW Contractor License not marked required for Dumpster). ROW permits overview (fees Effective Oct. 1, 2025). Development Services Right-of-Way Parking Space / temporary storage device in ROW — apply AB+C Portal. Dumpsters.com Austin FAQ (verified 9/5/2026): no permit on property; ROW Permit on public land (sidewalk/alleyway). Not a Dallas-style street ban. No Minneapolis-style “driveway you own = no permit” sentence on austintexas.gov pages used for this write-up. Contact RightOfWay@austintexas.gov.

Published fees (Parking schedule, Effective Oct. 1, 2025 — publish as Parking, not an invented Dumpster SKU dollar): Parking application $50; metered $32–$80/day/space; unmetered 0.02/sq.ft/day; TURP new $475 + usage (separate product). Dumpster requirements: Insurance + $10K bond. Confirm current product/fees with TPW — do not invent a flat dumpster-named permit fee from third-party blogs. Angi $45–$150 is third-party, not municipal schedule.

austintexas.gov ROW Permits · ROW Contractors · Types of Permits · Dumpsters.com Austin

Chicago, IL — YES (CDOT DOT Dumpster; prefer private property)

Municipal sources: City of Chicago CDOT DOT Dumpster under Municipal Code §10-28-799 when a dumpster/roll-off occupies the public way (street / curb lane / sidewalk / parkway / alley as CDOT lists). Official dumpster application PDF (Valid as of 10/24/25): permit not necessary on private property (other permits may apply). Provider applies online via ipi.cityofchicago.org (DOT DMPSTR / Construction Dumpsters): insurance ≥$1,000,000 naming City as additional insured + irrevocable standby letter of credit $5,000. Class A ≤30 cy; Class B >30 cy. Dumpsters.com Chicago FAQ (verified 9/5/2026): permit only for street/public ROW. Contact CDOTPermitsupport@cityofchicago.org. Do not claim alley avoids fees — CDOT 2026 schedule lists Alley as paid placement.

Published fees (CDOT 2026 Permit Fee Schedule, Valid as of January 1, 2026): Application — CBD $92.63; Outside CBD Residential $22.60; Outside CBD Arterial $56.51. Usage Class A (Alley/Curb Lane/Parkway/Sidewalk): Outside CBD 1–3 days $50 / month $100; Inside CBD 1–3 days $100 / month $200. Class B: Outside CBD 1–3 days $100 / month $200; Inside CBD 1–3 days $200 / month $400. Angi $25–$60/day is third-party, not CDOT schedule. Confirm current fees with CDOT.

CDOT 2026 Permit Fee Schedule · DOT Dumpster Application PDF · Online Permit Portal · Dumpsters.com Chicago

Columbus, OH — YES (903 Occupancy; prefer private property; 7-day dumpster-only limit)

Municipal sources: City of Columbus Department of Public Service 903 Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit (Construction Related) for temporary dumpster/storage-container placement in public ROW (no excavation). Chapter 903 Rules §14: occupancy permit required for dumpsters in public ROW; barricade tape, company name + 24h phone, weatherproof permit envelope, lighted barrels; dumpster-only occupancy limited to 7 days unless approved; does not apply to Refuse Collection Division trash containers. Occupancy lead time §1.4.2: at least 3 working days. Prefer private driveway / private property. Dumpsters.com Columbus FAQ (verified 9/15/2026): no permit on property; street/sidewalk → Columbus Permit Department. Apply via portal.columbus.gov/permits. Contact (614) 645-7497 / ColsPermits@columbus.gov.

Published fees (Chapter 903 Rules §7.3, PDF effective Jan 7, 2019 — confirm current with DPS): Application Fee $100.00; Inspection Fee $75 per hour; Reissued Permits $50. Meter fees under §11 if occupying a meter space. Not a private rental quote.

columbus.gov Right of Way Permit · 903 Rules PDF · Dumpsters.com Columbus

Cincinnati, OH — YES (DOTE Dumpster Usage / open street for C&D ROW; solid-waste private-only)

Municipal sources: City of Cincinnati OES Commercial Waste Hauler FAQs — C&D Debris Roll-Offs may sit temporarily in public ROW only after an open street permit through DOTE; Solid Waste Dumpsters cannot be placed/stored in the ROW and are not eligible for open street permits. Buildings & Inspections demolition handout names DOTE Dumpster Usage Permit for temporary refuse containers in public ROW (801 Plum Street; (513) 352-3463). Prefer private driveway / private property. Dumpsters.com Cincinnati FAQ (verified 9/26/2026): no permit on property; street/public ROW → city Right-of-Way Permit. Confirm with DOTE who must hold Street Contractor License / bond / insurance for a given placement.

Published fees (DOTE Right-of-Way License and Permit Fees PDF, revised 1/1/2026 — Equipment Permit Fees CMC §721-35): Administrative Fee $55.00; Inspection Fee $70.00; dumpster permit duration noted as 14 days (PODS 7 days). Technology Maintenance $16; Permit Extension $53. Street Contractor License Full-Year $152 / Renewal $111 is a separate product on the same PDF. Confirm current amounts with DOTE — do not invent a flat third-party “$115 dumpster permit.”

OES Commercial Waste Hauler FAQs · DOTE Permits & Licenses · DOTE fee schedule PDF (1/1/2026) · Dumpsters.com Cincinnati

New York City, NY — YES (NYC DOT container permit; carter/contractor pulls it)

Municipal sources: NYC311 Dumpster Permit (KA-02700) — DOT Construction Debris or Commercial Refuse Container permit before a dumpster is placed on a City street or sidewalk; permits obtained by a carting company or general contractor, not the property owner. Bulk Item Refuse Container: homeowner cleanouts, one container up to 5 consecutive days. Construction Debris Container: DOB-permitted worksites, up to 90 days (NYC311); NYC DOT page: 30–90 days, registered general contractors only. CRC permit carries no parking privileges.

Published fees: no container-permit dollar printed on the NYC311 or NYC DOT pages fetched 10/7/2026 (omitted). The carter holds the permit.

NYC311 KA-02700 · NYC DOT container permits

Los Angeles, CA — YES — confirm (StreetsLA Building Materials Permit for public property; page does not name dumpsters)

Municipal sources: StreetsLA Building Materials Permits — used when construction on private property needs public property (usually a sidewalk); constituent or contractor applies to IED; pre-inspection; BOE/LADOT may be involved; issued for a maximum of 60 days; no StreetsLA charge with an existing BOE A- or B-permit. Page does not use the word “dumpster.” LASAN: mixed C&D debris must be hauled by a permitted private hauler to a City-certified facility.

Published fees: Building Materials Permit dollar amount not printed on the StreetsLA page fetched 10/7/2026 (omitted).

StreetsLA Building Materials Permits · LASAN C&D program

Philadelphia, PA — YES (Streets Department temporary dumpster permit)

Municipal sources: City of Philadelphia dumpster license page — a temporary construction dumpster in the public right-of-way needs a Temporary Construction Dumpster Permit from the Department of Streets (Permit Unit (215) 686-5500). Streets TNP page — temporary dumpsters listed; apply at least four business days ahead; signs from a police district HQ, posted at least 24 hours ahead. L&I dumpster licenses are for permanent dumpsters.

Published fees (Streets TNP page, fetched 10/7/2026): temporary dumpster $40; may be placed up to seven days without an L&I permit.

phila.gov dumpster license · phila.gov TNP permit

Washington, DC — YES (DDOT Roll Off Debris Container permit — parking lane)

Municipal sources: DDOT TOPS event types — Roll Off Debris Container for a dumpster in the parking lane when no other public space or DOB building permit applies; otherwise Construction Staging Area. TOPS occupancy page: homeowners can apply; Emergency No Parking signs posted 72 hours ahead in residential areas without meters; reviewed permits up to 20 business days.

Published fees (DDOT Public Space Permit Fees, fetched 10/7/2026): application fee $50 (reviewed permits); construction debris receptacles in R-1–R-5 zones $75/month months 1–3, $125 months 4–5, $200 month 6+; public inconvenience fee after a one-time 30-day grace period.

DDOT TOPS event types · DDOT fee schedule

Boston, MA — YES (Public Works Street Occupancy permit)

Municipal sources: Boston Public Works Street Occupancy permit — restricts a section of street or sidewalk; application asks dumpster count, size, and chute; apply at least seven business days ahead; proof of bond ($5,000 surety bond for occupancy permits if the company is not listed); traffic plan and police-detail plan; neighbor signs at least three days ahead in residential areas.

Published fees (Street Occupancy Permit Fees, fetched 10/7/2026): base $50; space $0.10/sq ft/day first 500 sq ft, $0.05/sq ft/day after; signs $4 each; metered spaces $20 per meter per day.

boston.gov Street Occupancy · fees

San Francisco, CA — YES (Public Works Street Space permit; hauler’s SF Environment debris box permit)

Municipal sources: SF Public Works Street Space — required for any construction-related occupancy of the public right of way; examples include debris boxes; max 1/3 roadway / 1/2 sidewalk without additional permit; occupancy meeting and signed agreement first; tow-away signs 72 hours ahead. SF Environment: each debris box hauling mixed C&D needs an Environment Department permit; street space permit required for a debris box in the public right of way.

Published fees (2026–2027 Public Works schedule, effective 7/1/2026): Street Space $209 per 20 linear feet per month; $9.00 Board of Appeal surcharge on most permits.

SF Public Works Street Space · fee schedule PDF · SF Environment C&D

Detroit, MI — YES (DPW City Engineering Right-of-Way permit — Dumpster type)

Municipal source: City of Detroit DPW Right of Way Permits and Standards — permit from City Engineering required before activity in a street, alley, sidewalk, or berm/green area (Detroit Code Sec. 43, Div. 2); Occupying examples include dumpsters; permit type “Dumpster.” All contractors bonded with a $2,500 surety bond. CBD/Midtown: Technical Review Committee (weekly, Tuesdays).

Published fees: no dumpster permit dollar printed on the DPW page fetched 10/7/2026 (omitted).

detroitmi.gov ROW permits

Baltimore, MD — YES (BCDOT Temporary Use of Right of Way — Dumpsters)

Municipal sources: Baltimore City DOT Right of Way Permits — Temporary Use of Right of Way via OpenGov; permit types include Dumpsters and Storage Containers; standard processing 15 days.

Published fees (BCDOT fee schedule, fetched 10/7/2026): Temporary Use of the Right of Way – Dumpster $65.00/week; curb lane closure $65/week; sidewalk closure $55/week.

BCDOT ROW permits · fee schedule

St. Louis, MO — YES (Street Department Blocking Right of Way permit)

Municipal source: City of St. Louis Street Department — Blocking Right of Way permits required for any activity blocking any portion of the street or sidewalk, such as dumpster placement; submit at least one week ahead (two weeks if significant); traffic control plan and Mobility/ADA plan required; applicant provides barricades; No Parking signs 24 hours ahead.

Published fees (Street Department, fetched 10/7/2026): Dumpster in Residental Area $20.00/week; blocking curb lane $20 low / $35 high; meter rental $10 per meter per day + $25 application.

stlouis-mo.gov Blocking ROW

Pittsburgh, PA — YES (DOMI Construction Staging Permit — Demolition Dumpster)

Municipal sources: City of Pittsburgh DOMI Right-of-Way Management — Construction Staging Permits include dumpsters. DOMI Demolition Dumpster information sheet (April 2025): dumpster in ROW for temporary construction up to 42 days; parking lane whenever possible; No Parking sign 48 hours ahead; one-week review after complete application; two inspections. Applicant Guidance: apply 3–4 weeks before work.

Published fees (DOMI info sheet, fetched 10/7/2026): base $135 at application + $60 at issuance; extension $40; Major Obstruction $280 if longer than 18 days; Primary Road/Business District $30 per two weeks.

DOMI ROW Management · Demolition Dumpster info sheet

Kansas City, MO — YES (Public Works Dumpster permit — Compass KC)

Municipal sources: Kansas City, MO Public Works Permit Applications — permits for activities in the public right-of-way; only through Compass KC; “Dumpster permit” listed. Ordinance 241053 (effective 1/1/2025) sets trailer/dumpster fees; CPI adjustments allowed annually.

Published fees (Ordinance 241053 text): $60.53 application + traffic control fee; or flat $12.31/day, no application fee, for a single construction/demolition dumpster ≤50 ft in the sidewalk/non-roadway area/curb lane of a non-major street.

kcmo.gov Permit Applications · Ordinance 241053

Milwaukee, WI — YES (Dumpsters in the Public Way permit; winter ban Dec 1–Mar 1)

Municipal source: City of Milwaukee Permit & Development Center “Dumpsters in the Public Way” (DNS 09/18/2020) — permit required before placing dumpsters in the street, sidewalk, or alley; obtained at 809 N. Broadway; none on streets/alleys open to traffic Dec 1–Mar 1; max 8 ft from curb face; setbacks 60 ft from cross-street curb lane, 20 ft from alley; Type I barricade with flashing light supplied by applicant.

Published fees: sheet says fee is based on time and space occupied; no dollar amount printed (omitted).

Milwaukee Dumpsters in the Public Way (PDF)

Louisville, KY — YES (Metro Public Works Pod or Dumpster Permit — parking lane)

Municipal sources: Louisville Metro Public Works Right of Way Permits and Licenses — Pod or Dumpster Permit via Business Portal. Right-of-Way Guide §3.04: dumpster or pod in the public ROW, generally in a parking lane; not permitted on sidewalks; permit displayed on site; reflective material or secondary traffic control; TCP at LMPWA discretion.

Published fees: no Pod or Dumpster Permit dollar printed on the Metro pages fetched 10/7/2026 (omitted).

louisvilleky.gov ROW permits · ROW Guide §3.04

Albuquerque, NM — YES (DMD Dumpster or Storage Pod Permit)

Municipal sources: City of Albuquerque DMD Right-of-Way Activities Permit Applications — downloadable Dumpster or Storage Pod Permit Application; all applications at least 14 calendar days ahead. Application form: email dmdccs@cabq.gov; lighted barricades front and rear; at least 5 business days ahead; extensions up to 30 days.

Published fees (Barricade Fees page, fetched 10/7/2026): Dumpster Permit $21.00 per month.

cabq.gov ROW applications · Barricade Fees

Richmond, VA — YES (DPW Work in Streets Permit — dumpsters named)

Municipal sources: City of Richmond DPW Right-of-Way Management — all work in the public right of way requires a Work in Streets Permit; types include Dumpsters and storage pods; apply City Hall Room 110 or Rightofway@richmondgov.com. Metered spaces: separate Parking Division permit at 50% of the daily meter charge per space per day.

Published fees (Right-of-Way fee schedule, Sec. 24-63, fetched 10/7/2026): application $75.00; Dumpster $40.00 per dumpster per week (excludes metered parking; one-week minimum).

rva.gov Right-of-Way Management · fee schedule PDF

Indianapolis, IN — YES (DPW Right-of-Way Use permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Indianapolis DPW’s Chapter 200 Regulations for Activities Within Public Right-of-Way (adopted version 5/2/2021, hosted by indy.gov) say a Right-of-Way Use Permit “is required whenever there are activities performed in the public right-of-way which are not described above,” and that this “includes but is not limited to valet licenses, events that are less than 250 people, container placement and ba

Published fees: Use Container Placement in Regional Center: $166 per week; Use Container Placement Outside of Regional Center: $118 per week; Parking Meter Blockout: $15 each (if a metered space is used).

Indianapolis DPW · indy.gov — Infrastructure and Right-of-Way

San Jose, CA — YES (confirm) (Public Works revocable encroachment permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: San Jose Public Works’ permit fee schedule (effective August 10, 2026) lists, under Revocable Encroachment Permits, a temporary storage-unit-in-right-of-way line at “$226 per storage unit.” The schedule does not say whether a roll-off counts as a storage unit, so ask Public Works Development Services before you book curb placement.

Published fees: Temporary storage unit in right-of-way: $226 per storage unit; Record retention fee: 4% of permit fees ($15 minimum); Street closure surcharge (if required): $1,738 half-street / $2,234 all.

City of San José

Fort Worth, TX — YES (confirm) (TPW Temporary Street Use permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works’ Temporary Street Use permit requirements (revised April 2025) say “any temporary street use request requires at least 3-5 business days lead time” and that the “Street Use Other Permit fee is $112.50.”

Published fees: Street Use Other Permit: $112.50; Temporary Encroachment (if occupied over 3 days on a private project): $.03/sq ft/day pavement, $.015/sq ft/day sidewalk.

City of Fort Worth TPW

New Orleans, LA — YES (Dumpster or Storage Container Permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: The City of New Orleans says: “A permit is required to locate a dumpster or storage container in public view in front of your property in the City of New Orleans.” Other building, electrical, or mechanical permits may also apply to the work itself.

Published fees: Application fee: $40; Public right-of-way outside parking-meter control: $10 per day for every 22 feet of space; Metered locations: rental of all occupied metered spaces.

City of New Orleans — Dumpster or Storage Container Permit

Cleveland, OH — YES (street obstruction permit (Cod. Ord. §411.011))

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Cleveland Codified Ordinance §411.011 says: “No person shall place or cause to be placed any object or property so as to obstruct the public’s use of any highway, lane, road, street or alley without first obtaining a street obstruction permit” from the Director of Capital Projects.

Published fees: Dumpster or onsite storage unit, Residential Areas: $20.00 per month; Dumpster in Central Business District or other commercial districts: $20.00 per month + $50.00 inspection; Expedited review (if requested): $50.00.

Cleveland Codified Ordinances §411.011 · City of Cleveland

Oakland, CA — YES (Public Works obstruction permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Oakland’s Engineering Permits FAQs ask: “Do you need to park construction vehicles, moving vans, or dumpsters at the curb?” and answer: “You need an obstruction permit.”

No permit fee printed on the official page — check with the city.

City of Oakland — Engineering Permits FAQs

Tucson, AZ — YES (TDOT Traffic Control Permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Tucson’s Mobile Storage Permitting Requirement sheet says: “When a refuse collector or mobile storage unit is placed on City of Tucson rights-of-way a City of Tucson Traffic Control Permit is required.” Right-of-way “typically consists of the roadway, sidewalk easement (paved or unpaved) and alley.”

Published fees: Traffic Control Permit: $75.00 per 30 consecutive days.

City of Tucson — Mobile Storage Permitting Requirement

Long Beach, CA — YES (Temporary Occupancy Permit for Storage/Dumpster Bin)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Long Beach Public Works’ Temporary Occupancy Permit Application for Storage/Dumpster Bin says “a permit must be acquired (3) business days prior to the delivery of the Storage/Dumpster Bin.” If it is not submitted 4 working days before delivery, the application needs additional review.

No permit fee printed on the official page — check with the city.

City of Long Beach Public Works

Honolulu, HI — YES (confirm) (DTS Street Usage Permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services says a Street Usage Permit “is required for any person and/or company performing any construction, maintenance… or any and all other work on, adjacent to… any City and County street… which may temporarily obstruct any portion of a roadway or sidewalk.”

No permit fee printed on the official page — check with the city.

City and County of Honolulu DTS

Jersey City, NJ — YES (Department of Infrastructure dumpster permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Jersey City’s Construction Code permit FAQ asks “How do I obtain a dumpster permit?” and answers: “Use the following link to apply for a permit with the Department of Infrastructure.”

No permit fee printed on the official page — check with the city.

City of Jersey City — Construction Code permit-specific FAQ

Miami Beach, FL — YES (Public Works Right-of-Way permit (construction dumpster/roll-off placement))

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Miami Beach Public Works Engineering, Section 2-A-5 “Construction Dumpster-Roll-off Placement,” says: “Dumpster placement requires location approval by Code Compliance Department prior to Right-of-Way Permit issuance.”

Published fees: Sidewalk bond or security deposit: $500.00 minimum.

City of Miami Beach Public Works

Providence, RI — YES (Dumpster/Pod Permit (online portal))

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: The City of Providence parking permits page lists “Dumpster and Moving Pod Permits,” applied for through the City of Providence online permitting portal (“Dumpster or Moving Pod Permit Application”).

No permit fee printed on the official page — check with the city.

City of Providence

Madison, WI — YES (Traffic Engineering Street Occupancy Permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: City of Madison Traffic Engineering says a Street Occupancy Permit is needed when materials or machinery are on or over streets, the terrace, sidewalks, alleys, or public grounds, and “this permit is also used for the placement of dumpsters in the City right-of-way.”

Published fees: Dumpster-only Street Occupancy Permit: flat $50 per 30 days or portion thereof.

City of Madison Traffic Engineering

Cambridge, MA — YES (Dumpster License + TP&T Dumpster Permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: The City of Cambridge says: “A Dumpster License is required in Cambridge for both temporary and permanent dumpsters. Dumpsters that will be placed on a City street also require a Dumpster Permit from the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department.”

No permit fee printed on the official page — check with the city.

City of Cambridge — Apply for Dumpster License

Hoboken, NJ — YES (Hoboken Parking Utility dumpster permit)

Municipal source(s) fetched October 13, 2026: Hoboken’s Temporary No Parking (TNP) sign FAQ says: “Contractors/individuals requesting TNP signs for a dumpster must have a permit from the Hoboken Parking Utility. The address on the dumpster permit and address(es) of the TNP signs must match exactly, especially on narrow streets.”

No permit fee printed on the official page — check with the city.

City of Hoboken

Dallas, TX — STREET BAN (public ROW)

Municipal source: City of Dallas tornado single-family FAQ — “Dumpsters are not allowed to be parked in the City of Dallas Right-of-Way.” ROW / barricade / traffic-control programs exist for other public-way occupancy but are not a residential curb dumpster product.

Published fees: no flat dumpster-permit dollar. Barricade application $34 + per-sq-ft-per-day occupancy, $200 minimum (Ch. 52 §303.5.3 / Item 24-2730). Prefer private driveway.

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