Dumpster rental in San Francisco: quotes plus the permit rules
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San Francisco street permit, in short
Temporary Occupancy Permit (short duration, typically under 7 days) or Street Space Permit (longer, construction-related), Public Works Code Art. 15 Sec. 724; plus SF Environment Mixed C&D Debris Box permit held by the hauler, from San Francisco Public Works, Bureau of Street-Use & Mapping (street placement); SF Environment Department (hauler C&D box permit).
Fee: Temporary Occupancy $115.00 per day per block face; Street Space $209.00 per 20 LF/month; SFMTA parking meter occupancy $21.00 per 25 LF/day; $9.00 Board of Appeal surcharge on all permits (FY2026-27 schedule, effective July 1, 2026). Debris Box line itself refers to SF Environment.
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
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Picking a size
For shingles, brick or dirt, ask San Francisco haulers for a heavy-debris container; for furniture and drywall, size by volume. Most homeowners land on a 15 or 20. All five sizes.
Common questions
Do I need a permit if the dumpster sits in my driveway?
Generally no. The San Francisco rule kicks in when a container takes up public right-of-way. Private driveways and lots are usually outside it, but an HOA can still say no.
Who applies for the street permit?
Separate Public Works permit required to place a box in the right of way; certificate of insurance required; up to 5 business days processing; No Parking signs registered/posted 72 hours ahead; no sidewalk placement without approval; no tow-away/blue zones, curb ramps, bus stops or hydrants; reflectors, striping and owner labeling required; full box removed within 2 business days; Street Space Permit applied 10 business days ahead.
How much is the city fee?
Temporary Occupancy $115.00 per day per block face; Street Space $209.00 per 20 LF/month; SFMTA parking meter occupancy $21.00 per 25 LF/day; $9.00 Board of Appeal surcharge on all permits (FY2026-27 schedule, effective July 1, 2026). Debris Box line itself refers to SF Environment.
Where San Francisco trash goes
14 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including Berkeley Transfer Station, Marin Resource Recovery Center, Berkeley Recycling Center, California Waste Solutions. See the list.