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Do you need a dumpster permit in Hattiesburg, MS?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Hattiesburg's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Hattiesburg, MS Checked at official source
- Permit
- No street dumpster/ROW permit found in the code. Commercial waste hauler permit (Sec. 44-20) governs who may provide container service; Sec. 46-8 governs construction obstructions in streets
- Issued by
- Director of Public Works / Director of Public Services; haulers authorized in writing by the Chief Administrative Officer (Sec. 44-20)
- Fee
- no street-placement fee published (Sec. 44-20 sets a regulatory fee on commercial waste haulers, not on renters)
- Key rules
- Sec. 44-20: city has exclusive collection; only city or haulers authorized in writing and permitted by the city may collect/remove waste. Sec. 46-8(d): any construction obstruction in a street, alley or sidewalk must be guarded by barriers at all times and lit with red lights at night; builder must clear all material and rubbish when work ends. Sec. 44-23: residential carts/containers not to be placed in the street.
- 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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