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Do you need a dumpster permit in Charlottesville, VA?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Charlottesville's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Charlottesville, VA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Temporary street closing / temporary use of right-of-way permit (City Code Sec. 28-5)
- Issued by
- City Traffic Engineer (or City Manager), City of Charlottesville
- Fee
- $5.00 per day per on-street parking space, $5.00 per day per sidewalk, $5.00 per day per city right-of-way utilized (Sec. 28-5(b)), plus any building-code permit fee
- Key rules
- Written application to city traffic engineer; containers must be listed on the permit; liability/property insurance naming city as additional insured; 48-hour limit unless tied to adjacent construction (traffic engineer may extend); city manager may set further fees/regulations by rule.
- 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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