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Do you need a dumpster permit in Jacksonville, FL?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Jacksonville's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Jacksonville, FL Checked at official source
- Permit
- Right of Way (ROW) Permit (Ordinance Code 744.110: required to block, obstruct or place any construction or other material in a city road/ROW)
- Issued by
- City of Jacksonville Public Works, Development Services Division Review Group (applications via JaxEPICS)
- Fee
- Residential R/W Permit $127.00; Commercial R/W Permit $191.00 (doubled if work starts before permit)
- Key rules
- Contractor must have a ROW surety bond on file before applying ($50,000 for non-driveway work under 744.110; owner doing work counts as contractor); approved Maintenance of Traffic plan needed for any equipment storage affecting traffic or pedestrians; FDOT roads need FDOT permit instead; fees doubled for work without permit.
- Source
- jacksonville.gov · jacksonville.gov · library.municode.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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