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Do you need a dumpster permit in Evansville, IN?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Evansville's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Evansville, IN Checked at official source
- Permit
- Permission or permit from the Board of Public Works to obstruct a public way (EMC 12.05.140); City Engineer runs ROW permit requests online
- Issued by
- Evansville Board of Public Works; City Engineering Dept. (ROW Construction Permits)
- Fee
- The city requires a permit but does not publish the fee. Ask the issuing office before you book.
- Key rules
- No person may obstruct or partially obstruct a public way without Board of Public Works permission or permit. ROW permit requests are submitted through the City Engineer's online (ArcGIS) request portal. City ROW often extends behind the sidewalk onto the front of private lots.
- Source
- codepublishing.com · evansvillegov.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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