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Do you need a dumpster permit in Houston, TX?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Houston's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Houston, TX Checked at official source
- Permit
- Combustible Waste Storage (Dumpster) Permit SWM1001; street ROW permit not confirmed
- Issued by
- Houston Solid Waste Management Dept (CWS permit); street ROW: not confirmed
- Fee
- 1-yr: $201.40 (1 dumpster) / $302.12 (2+); 2-yr: $369.24 / $570.68; 3-yr: $537.08 / $839.24 (CPI-adjusted annually)
- Key rules
- Applies to businesses, apartment complexes, and commercial properties: dumpsters/roll-offs >50 cu ft, or any commercial dumpster kept >60 days; compactors exempt.
- Source
- houstonpermittingcenter.org
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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