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Do you need a dumpster permit in Seattle, WA?
In your driveway, usually not. On the street, sidewalk or a parking lane, usually yes. Here's what Seattle's official sources say.
Dumpster on the street in Seattle, WA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Street Use Permit - ROW Simple (container/dumpster)
- Issued by
- SDOT Street Use
- Fee
- 2025 schedule: ROW Simple Issuance $209; ROW Complex $754; No Permit/No Job Start $366
- Key rules
- Container at least 10 ft from driveways and hydrants, 30 ft from intersections; metered spaces require reimbursing lost parking revenue; load zones need adjacent owner consent
- Source
- seattle.gov · seattle.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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