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Do you need a dumpster permit in Santa Cruz, CA?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Santa Cruz's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Santa Cruz, CA Checked at official source City-supplied dumpsters only
Note: Inside city limits, only the city itself may supply roll-off dumpsters. Contact the city directly.
- Permit
- Encroachment Permit (Temporary)
- Issued by
- City of Santa Cruz Public Works Engineering; roll-off boxes supplied only by City Resource Recovery Collections division
- Fee
- Encroachment Permit: Temporary with traffic control review $451; Regular $1,076 (fee schedule revised 1/1/24). No debris-box-specific line.
- Key rules
- Within city limits, roll-off debris boxes must come from the City's Resource Recovery Collections division. Private roll-off companies are not allowed. Third-party junk haulers may not drop off debris boxes.
- Source
- santacruzca.gov · santacruzca.gov · cityofsantacruz.com
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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