In Houston, you don't need a permit for a dumpster on your own driveway. If it goes on a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way, you need a permit from Houston Public Works. Typical fees are $66.21-$125.81/week + $31.32 admin, and approval takes about 10 business days. Call (832) 395-3020 to apply.
A driveway or private lot avoids the city permit in Houston. If the only spot is the street, measure: a 20-yard needs about 25 feet of curb length and 10 feet of width.
Call (832) 395-3020 or use the city's website to request a right-of-way or encroachment permit. Ask for the current fee, which usually runs $66.21-$125.81/week + $31.32 admin.
Expect to give the address, the container size, the delivery and pickup dates, the hauler’s name, and sometimes a placement sketch or proof of the hauler’s insurance.
Plan on 10 business days. Book the delivery for after the permit is issued, and keep a copy on site.
Many Houston neighborhoods with HOAs limit how long a container can sit, even on a driveway. The city permit doesn't override HOA rules.
Not on your own driveway. If the dumpster sits on a public street, sidewalk, or other right-of-way, you need approval from Houston Public Works. Call (832) 395-3020 to apply. Fees: $66.21-$125.81/week + $31.32 admin. Processing takes about 10 business days. HOA rules may also apply.
Many haulers include about a week in the base price and charge a daily fee after that, so ask for the extra-day rate when you compare quotes. If the dumpster is on the street under a permit, the permit's end date is the limit.