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Do you need a dumpster permit in Tallahassee, FL?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Tallahassee's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Tallahassee, FL Checked at official source
- Permit
- Temporary Portable Storage Container (TPSC) permit (LDC Sec. 10-423) - private residential lots; no street/ROW dumpster permit found
- Issued by
- City of Tallahassee Building Official (Growth Management)
- Fee
- not confirmed (fees set by Commission resolution; prior pass saw a TPSC sticker line in the GM fee schedule but no amount tied to roll-offs)
- Key rules
- TPSCs on 1-2 family lots: max 90 days/yr and 30 days per 90-day period; permit required if 7+ consecutive days; 5 ft from property lines; side/rear yard, or paved front area only; must not block right-of-way sight lines or traffic; up to 6 months with a building permit; rental companies must hand renters a copy of the rules.
- Source
- library.municode.com · talgov.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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