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Do you need a dumpster permit in Worcester, MA?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Worcester's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Worcester, MA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Street Obstruction permit (Dumpster Obstructing the Street, Permit Manual App. 3)
- Issued by
- Worcester DPW&P, Management Services Section; applied via OpenGov portal
- Fee
- The city requires a permit but does not publish the fee. Ask the issuing office before you book.
- Key rules
- Issued to owner of dumpster only (the hauler, not the homeowner). Certificate of insurance required. 72 hours for application review. Bond set by Commissioner. Container companies must be city-licensed, insured and bonded. Winter moratorium on new DPW permits.
- Source
- worcesterma.gov · worcesterma.gov · worcesterma.gov · worcesterma.gov
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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