Do you need a dumpster permit in Seattle?
Only if the dumpster sits on the street, sidewalk or other public space. Here is what Seattle requires, from the city's own pages.
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
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
Where this comes from
- seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/Street%20Use/Fee%20Information/
- www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/SDOT/Services/Permits/ContainerA
Checked against these official pages in October 2026. Cities change fees, usually at the start of a fiscal year. Confirm with the city or your dumpster company before you book.