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Do you need a dumpster permit in Dallas, TX?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Dallas's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Dallas, TX Checked at official source
- Permit
- Barricade / Traffic Control Permit (ROW closure)
- Issued by
- Dallas Public Works, Right-of-Way Management (rowmanagement.dallascityhall.com)
- Fee
- $34 barricade application fee (amended down from $40); $200 minimum per permit; $0.012/$0.024/$0.048/$0.096 per sq ft per day (0-60/61-120/121-180/180+ days) for sidewalk or one lane
- Key rules
- Traffic Control Permit needed for any lane, sidewalk or alley closure; double fee per day for unpermitted occupancy (2-day minimum)
- Source
- dallascityhall.com · dallascityhall.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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