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Do you need a dumpster permit in Austin, TX?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Austin's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Austin, TX Checked at official source
- Permit
- Temporary Use of Right-of-Way Permit (TURP)
- Issued by
- Austin Transportation and Public Works, Right-of-Way Management
- Fee
- Current schedule (effective Oct 1, 2026): New (Standard) TURP application $550; Extension/Revision $390; plus usage fees per sq ft per day (e.g., sidewalk $0.01/sq ft/day for 0-180 days); metered spaces $32-$80/day/space
- Key rules
- Dumpster permits require insurance and a $10,000 bond (ROW Management page also says ROW Contractor License; contractor page says dumpsters need bond+insurance but not a license). Dumpster may only be placed in a parking space; active building permit or site plan required; ROW inspector approval. Fees change every Oct 1.
- Source
- austintexas.gov · austintexas.gov · austintexas.gov · austintexas.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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