Do you need a permit for a dumpster?
Usually not. A dumpster on your own driveway doesn't need a city permit in the cities we serve. A dumpster in the street is different, and HOAs have their own rules.
On your driveway
In every city we deliver to, a dumpster on your own driveway or property usually doesn't need a permit. Most of our deliveries go there.
In the street
Anything placed in a public street needs the city's OK, usually an encroachment permit. The city's public works or engineering department issues it. In unincorporated areas like Winchester, French Valley and Mead Valley, it's Riverside County's Transportation Department.
Each of our city pages says who to ask in that city. Rules change, so confirm with them before the dumpster goes in the street.
HOAs and gated communities
Many neighborhoods here have an HOA with rules on where a dumpster can sit and for how long. Ask before you book.
Canyon Lake is gated. You authorize us in the POA's GoAccess system, our truck uses the East or North Gate, and exterior work needs the POA's exterior improvement permit.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a dumpster on my driveway?
Usually not, in any of the cities we serve. A permit comes in when it has to go in the street.
Who issues a dumpster permit for the street?
The city's public works or engineering department, usually as an encroachment permit. In unincorporated areas, Riverside County's Transportation Department.
Does my HOA need to approve a dumpster?
It depends on the HOA. Many have rules on placement and how long it stays, so ask first.