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Do you need a dumpster permit in Pittsburgh, PA?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Pittsburgh's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Pittsburgh, PA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Annual Dumpster Permit (plus Construction Staging Permit for demolition dumpsters)
- Issued by
- Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI)
- Fee
- Annual: $375 per dumpster per year + $25.00 application fee. Residential weekly and commercial monthly figures not read.
- Key rules
- Annual permit granted to businesses only if no private-property option exists. Alleys preferred. Permit in a waterproof plastic sleeve, visible. Address in 2-inch white permanent letters. Lids closed and locked. Renewed annually.
- Source
- pittsburghpa.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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