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Do you need a dumpster permit in Louisville, KY?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Louisville's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Louisville, KY Checked at official source
- Permit
- Pod or Dumpster Permit (online via Louisville Metro Business Portal)
- Issued by
- Louisville Metro Public Works
- Fee
- The city requires a permit but does not publish the fee. Ask the issuing office before you book.
- Key rules
- LMCO 97.071: unlawful to place or keep anything on a sidewalk, street, alley or public way except as provided; construction debris on public ways must be removed within 3 days after work completes. Pod or Dumpster Permit is applied for online through the Business Portal (account required).
- Source
- louisvilleky.gov · codelibrary.amlegal.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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