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Do you need a dumpster permit in Santa Rosa, CA?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Santa Rosa's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Santa Rosa, CA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Encroachment Permit (debris bin / storage box in right-of-way)
- Issued by
- Planning and Economic Development Department (PED), Engineering Division, 707-543-4611; apply via Accela Citizen Access
- Fee
- no fee published on the debris/storage container page
- Key rules
- Debris bins only by a franchised debris hauler (licensed contractors may self-haul their own bin); one container per property in the ROW; not allowed on two-way streets with parking both sides under 36 ft wide; debris bins max 4 weeks + one 4-week extension; storage boxes max 1 week + one 1-week extension
- Source
- srcity.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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