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Do you need a dumpster permit in Nashville, TN?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Nashville's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Nashville, TN Checked at official source
- Permit
- Temporary Street/Lane/Sidewalk Closure Permit; Trailer/Dumpster permit (NDOT); Mobile Waste Container Permit (Waste Services)
- Issued by
- Metro Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT); Metro Waste Services for container decal
- Fee
- Trailer/Dumpster: $10/day, not to exceed $2000. Closure: $160 up to 5 days +$10/day after; no-permit triple fee $480 +$30/day. Mobile waste container decal $12/year.
- Key rules
- New ROW fees effective July 1, 2026 (BL2026-1358). Violation fee $30/day (dumpster) or $50/violation/day (closure). Container decal required for containers >=2 cu yd (Metro Code 10.20.100); roll-off decal at top right corner of rear.
- Source
- nashville.gov · nashville.gov · nashville.legistar.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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