Do I need a permit for a dumpster on my property?

• <div><p>In most municipalities, you won’t need a permit for a dumpster if it’s parked in your driveway or yard, but this varies by location. You should always check with your local Department of Transportation or junk removal company to determine if you’ll need a permit. If you need to park your dumpster in the street, you will likely need a permit. Permit fees for dumpsters are usually affordable, totaling between <b>$25 and $75</b>. Your garbage removal company should pull the permit for you and just pass the permit fee to you via your invoice.</p></div>

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Q: How much does junk removal cost?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-junk-removal-cost.htm">cost for junk removal</a> is <b>$240</b> on average, but prices can range from <b>$60 to $600.</b> Your total price largely depends on the items you&rsquo;re having removed. Certain appliances, like window air conditioners, range from $75 to $90 to remove. However, more oversized items, like hot tubs, fall on the expensive side of the range, costing between $200 and $600 for removal. You should also consider the amount and weight of your junk, with most junk removal companies requiring a minimum of 2 cubic yards.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth buying a dump trailer?

• <div><p>Unless you plan to use a dump trailer for business purposes, it will be hard to justify the cost of buying one. Even a small, used 6-by-10-foot model could set you back as much as <b>$5,000,</b> and larger, high-quality models can cost up to <b>$15,000 </b>to buy brand-new.</p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit for a dumpster on my property?

• <div><p>In most municipalities, you won&rsquo;t need a permit for a dumpster if it&rsquo;s parked in your driveway or yard, but this varies by location. You should always check with your local Department of Transportation or junk removal company to determine if you&rsquo;ll need a permit. If you need to park your dumpster in the street, you will likely need a permit. Permit fees for dumpsters are usually affordable, totaling between <b>$25 and $75</b>. Your garbage removal company should pull the permit for you and just pass the permit fee to you via your invoice.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect pickup costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on waste volume, service frequency, and additional options like bulk pickups.</p></div>

Q: Are there scheduling flexibility options for removal services?

• <div><p>Yes, many companies offer convenient options to accommodate service timing needs.</p></div>

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Last update on November 23, 2025

Reviewed in November 2023
Prompt, great service, very pleased.
T & M Plumbing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
Lloyd was great, and `explained all the service required in a way i could understand. He expressed the what, the why, and the how. We have now found our service center from now on.
AutoChoice Service Center Inc
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Reviewed in September 2015
Worst customer service I've ever experienced. No, really. The Worst. Everything from dumpster dropoff to pickup times was a fight with the (owner? sales staff?) person answering the phone. At the dropoff, they wanted me to pay in full. Fine, no problem. I waited until 7 PM for the driver...
BOB'S AFFORDABLE SVC
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Reviewed in February 2015
The job went very well considering the cold weather; I would have been heartily agreeable to have waited until warmer weather. However, Keith seemed to thrive in the cold and preformed a very high quality installation. I highly respect Keith and his work ethic. His crew was careful with the...
All Weather Seal of West MI
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Reviewed in May 2014
They communicated very well. They placed the dumpster on wooden blocks to prevent it from damaging the driveway. They also swept up the area around the dumpster during pick-up.
Bin There Dump That - Indianapolis
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Reviewed in May 2014
Clint was very professional every step of the way. Communicated very well and was always on time. The plumping work came out fine and his crew of carpenters did a great job. One wall in the upstairs bathroom had to be replaced and the ceiling in the downstairs also needed replaced. The work...
Mann Made Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2012
.Joe M. came and made the estimate and looked over the job. He arranged for the dumpster delivery and brought plywood to protect the driveway from the dumpster wheels--we had not thought of that. The crew came as scheduled and started around 7 AM.By around 5:30, they were pretty much done. It...
Martorano Roofing
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Reviewed in November 2011
He started work and ordered shingles. First off he came out and started work before the dumpster got there and threw shingles and nails all over the yard around the house. We called him to tell him about it. He said that he would take care of it. He never came back so I took his info to the...
Customer Choice
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