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Do you need a dumpster permit in St. Joseph, MO?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what St. Joseph's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in St. Joseph, MO Checked at official source
- Permit
- Dumpster permit (City Code Sec. 24-14)
- Issued by
- Director of Public Works and Transportation (or Director of Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities for park/boulevard areas), City of St. Joseph
- Fee
- The city requires a permit but does not publish the fee. Ask the issuing office before you book.
- Key rules
- Permit required for any container 12 cu yd or larger on a street, alley, sidewalk, parkway or boulevard; at least 20 ft from an alley and 50 ft from any intersection; parallel to street edge; banned from emergency snow routes November-March; must carry company name and reflective devices; application states address and number of days; no permits where on-street parking is restricted (except alleys/sidewalk areas) without special permission; permit kept on site.
- Source
- library.municode.com · 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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