Permits for a Dallas dumpster
40% of homes are detached houses. If yours has a driveway, the container can usually go there and skip the city permit.
| Permit | Barricade / Traffic Control Permit (ROW closure) |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Dallas Public Works, Right-of-Way Management (rowmanagement.dallascityhall.com) |
| Fee | $34 barricade application fee (amended down from $40); $200 minimum per permit; $0.012/$0.024/$0.048/$0.096 per sq ft per day (0-60/61-120/121-180/180+ days) for sidewalk or one lane |
| Rules | Traffic Control Permit needed for any lane, sidewalk or alley closure; double fee per day for unpermitted occupancy (2-day minimum) |
Official sources
- dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/Council%20Material
- dallascityhall.com/departments/public-works/Pages/right-of-way-managem
Read from these pages in October 2026. Fees change, often at the start of the city’s fiscal year; confirm before you book.