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Do you need a dumpster permit in Clarksville, TN?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Clarksville's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Clarksville, TN Checked at official source
- Permit
- Authorization from the Chief of Police to place building materials in the public way (Sec. 12-112); no dumpster permit in code
- Issued by
- Clarksville Chief of Police (per code); code names no Public Works dumpster permit
- Fee
- no fee published
- Key rules
- No person may obstruct a street, sidewalk or alley except temporarily while moving goods (12-111). Building materials may be placed in the public way next to a building under construction/repair only when authorized by the Chief of Police, under conditions the Chief sets, with barriers and warning lights on traffic sides (12-112). City removes unauthorized obstructions at owner's cost (12-113).
- Source
- 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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