Do You Need a Permit for a Roll-Off Dumpster in a Suburban Neighborhood?

The good news here in Hartford is that, in most cases, you won’t need a permit for a roll-off dumpster rental so long as the dumpster is being placed on private property. You’ll need a permit only if you’re going to have the dumpster on, partially on, or blocking any public property, or if your own HOA requires it.

Do You Need a Permit for a Roll-Off Dumpster Rental in Hartford Neighborhoods?

As mentioned above, you’re probably OK as long as your dumpster will be only on private property. But if you’re going to have it on public property or in any way obstructing a public right-of-way, you will need a permit. That’s because the local government has to be sure no traffic hazard is created, emergency route access isn’t blocked, and that the normal flow of vehicles and pedestrians isn’t going to be interrupted. 

You will definitely need a permit if you plan to put your rental anywhere on a street, on or obstructing the sidewalk, in an alley between buildings or behind a property, or in the parking lot of a mall or any other commercial parking area. You may also need a permit of some kind, or at least permission, if your HOA requires it. You’ll have to check your HOA to find out if there are rules or restrictions in place, and remember these could include not just where you can put the dumpster but also how long you can keep one and even acceptable hours for having a dumpster delivered or picked up.

Tips for Getting Your Permit

Call the Pros

The easiest way to get a permit is to work with a dumpster rental company that can take care of that for you. Give us a call at Windsor Sanitation, and we can guide you through the basics of what’s required here in Hartford.

Make Sure You Need It

Make sure that you really need to have your dumpster in a public area. It might be more convenient to put it out on the sidewalk, but you might not need a permit if you’re willing to put it in your yard. If you’re worried about ruining the grass, for example, just ask us. We can put down materials to protect your yard that could make it possible for you to put a dumpster in more spots than you might think.

Prevent Denials With Planning

It’s not normal to be denied a dumpster permit, but it does occasionally happen. If it does, it’s usually due to something that is avoidable if you plan. For example, if there’s a planned public event going on, you might not be able to get a permit, so keeping an eye on what’s going on in your neighborhood will help. Another concern could be if roadwork has been scheduled in your area. Call the city office to find out if your street has scheduled work.

Call us today at Windsor Sanitation for help with your dumpster needs. We serve Hartford and all of Central Connecticut.