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Do you need a dumpster permit in San Luis Obispo, CA?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what San Luis Obispo's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in San Luis Obispo, CA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Encroachment Permit - 'Other Minor Encroachment Permits not Listed (such as a rolloff dumpster or storage container)'
- Issued by
- City of San Luis Obispo Engineering (encroachment@slocity.org); fee schedule hosted under Community Development
- Fee
- $183.78 fixed fee (2026-27 Comprehensive Fee Schedule: $178.34 + $5.44 surcharge); time extension $183.78
- Key rules
- Roll-off dumpster in city right-of-way needs an encroachment permit; extensions billed separately. County of SLO rules apply only outside city limits.
- Source
- slocity.org · slocity.org
Checked October 2026. City rules change — confirm with the issuing office before placing a dumpster. This is general information, not legal advice.
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