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Do you need a dumpster permit in Cincinnati, OH?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Cincinnati's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Cincinnati, OH Checked at official source
- Permit
- Dumpster permit (treated as an Equipment Permit in the DOTE 2026 fee schedule)
- Issued by
- Cincinnati Department of Transportation & Engineering (DOTE), Permit & License Center, 801 Plum St Ste 425
- Fee
- Equipment Permit: $55.00 administrative fee + $70.00 inspection fee each (2026 schedule); no separate dumpster line
- Key rules
- Dumpster permit runs 14 days (exception noted under the Equipment Permit). A permit is required to place a dumpster in the public ROW. DOTE keeps a licensed dumpster company directory. row.permits@cincinnati-oh.gov, 513-352-3463.
- Source
- cincinnati-oh.gov · cincinnati-oh.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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