Street permit guide · checked November 2026
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Utah County?
Not if the bin sits on a jobsite, a gravel pad or your own driveway. A street is different: most cities need a permit or city permission before a dumpster sits on a public street or sidewalk, and several clear anything left on the street once snow starts. Here is what each city's code says, with the office to call.
Before a bin goes on a street
- A jobsite, gravel pad or driveway needs no street permit, as long as our truck has a straight, fairly level run of about 60 feet to set the bin.
- For a public street or sidewalk, call the city office listed below before the drop. Most cities treat a bin on the street like any other obstruction.
- Keep fire hydrants, storm drains, curb ramps and mailboxes clear.
- From November through March, plan on the bin sitting off the street so the plows can clear it.
Street permit rules at a glance
| City | Bin on a public street | Who to call | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | Code lists trash containers among things that can't sit on the street in front of a property; using a street while you build takes a city permit | Engineering and Public Works (801) 756-6347 | Nov 2026 |
| American Fork | Nothing that blocks a street without a city permit; keep hydrants and storm drains clear | Engineering (801) 763-3060 | Oct 2026 |
| Eagle Mountain | City approval before a dumpster goes in a roadway, usually a Traffic Control Permit; no obstructions once snow builds up, Nov 1 to Mar 15 | Main line, ask for Engineering (801) 789-6600 | Oct 2026 |
| Highland | City Council permission for anything that blocks a street, gutter, sidewalk or trail | Engineering (Mon to Thu) (801) 772-4515 | Nov 2026 |
| Lehi | Right of Way Encroachment Permit with approved traffic control, listed at $500 a week | Streets Department (385) 201-1900 | Oct 2026 |
| Lindon | No dumpster permit by name; sidewalks need city permission; nothing on a city street once snow piles up, Nov 1 to Mar 15 | Public Works (801) 796-7954 | Oct 2026 |
| Orem | Nothing can block a street or sidewalk without a permit; lane or sidewalk closures go through the city | Main line, ask for Engineering (801) 229-7000 | Oct 2026 |
| Pleasant Grove | City permission for street obstructions and an engineer permit for work in a public way | Engineering (801) 785-5045 | Oct 2026 |
| Provo | City Engineering permit for anything that occupies a public way | City Engineering (801) 852-6740 | Oct 2026 |
| Santaquin | No roll off on a street at apartments or businesses; anywhere else needs City Council permission | Public Works (801) 754-1970 | Nov 2026 |
| Spanish Fork | Written City Council permission before anything goes in a street or right of way | Engineering (801) 804-4595 | Oct 2026 |
| Springville | Written permission from the Streets Division to put a container on a public street | Streets Division (801) 491-2780 | Oct 2026 |
| Vineyard | City permission for anything that blocks a street or sidewalk; items on a street 48 hours or more are an infraction | Engineering (801) 226-1929 | Oct 2026 |
| Draper | Encroachment Permit for using the public way, applied for online | Engineering (801) 576-6369 | Oct 2026 |
| Herriman | Permit to occupy part of a street, plus a Traffic Control Permit if it slows traffic or walkways | Engineering (801) 446-5323 | Oct 2026 |
| Sandy | Permit for work in a public way; the engineer can waive the fee for an obstruction only permit | Public Works (801) 568-2999 | Oct 2026 |
| Heber City | Special Parking Permit from the Police Department in residential zones, usually seven days at most | Police Department (435) 654-3040 | Oct 2026 |
Utah County cities
Alpine
Alpine's code lists trash containers among the things that can't be placed on a sidewalk, park strip, gutter or the street in front of a property, and anything left on a street for 48 hours or more can be removed by police. Call Alpine Engineering and Public Works at (801) 756-6347, ext. 7 before a bin goes on the street. Dumpster rental in Alpine
American Fork
American Fork's code requires a city permit before anything that would obstruct a street goes there, so call American Fork Engineering at (801) 763-3060 before the bin goes on the road. Dumpster rental in American Fork
Eagle Mountain
On a road, yes. Eagle Mountain requires the city's approval before a dumpster goes in a roadway, usually through its Traffic Control Permit, so call (801) 789-6600 and ask for Engineering. Dumpster rental in Eagle Mountain
Highland
Highland's code says anything that blocks a street, gutter, sidewalk or trail needs City Council permission first, and from December 1 to March 31 street parking is banned from midnight to 8am and any time snow is present. Call Highland City Engineering at (801) 772-4515 before a bin goes on the street. Dumpster rental in Highland
Lehi
On a city street, yes. Lehi requires a Right of Way Encroachment Permit with approved traffic control, listed at $500 a week in the city's 2026 to 2027 fee schedule. Call the Lehi Streets Department at (385) 201-1900. Dumpster rental in Lehi
Lindon
For a public street, check with Lindon Public Works at (801) 796-7954 first. In winter, Lindon doesn't allow objects on city streets after a snowfall, so a driveway is the safer spot. Dumpster rental in Lindon
Orem
On a street it depends on the spot. Orem's code bars anything that blocks a street or sidewalk without a permit, so call Orem City at (801) 229-7000 and ask for Engineering before the bin goes on the road. Dumpster rental in Orem
Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove requires the city's permission before anything that obstructs a street or sidewalk goes there, so call Pleasant Grove Engineering at (801) 785-5045 before the bin goes on the road. Dumpster rental in Pleasant Grove
Provo
Provo requires a City Engineering permit for work that occupies a public street, so if the bin has to go on the road, call Provo City Engineering at (801) 852-6740 first. Dumpster rental in Provo
Santaquin
Santaquin's code says no roll off container at an apartment, business or mixed use property can sit on a city street, right of way or sidewalk, and at any property it bars refuse containers and building materials from the street out front without City Council permission. Call Santaquin Public Works at (801) 754-1970 before a bin goes on the street. Dumpster rental in Santaquin
Spanish Fork
On a city street, yes. Spanish Fork's code requires written permission from the city before anything is placed in the street, so call Spanish Fork Engineering at (801) 804-4595 first. Dumpster rental in Spanish Fork
Springville
On a public street, yes. Springville's code requires written permission from the Streets Division before a roll off container goes on the road, so call Springville Public Works at (801) 491-2780 first. Dumpster rental in Springville
Vineyard
For a public street, Vineyard requires the city's permission before anything that blocks a street or sidewalk goes there, and items left on a street 48 hours or more can be cited. Call Vineyard Engineering at (801) 226-1929 first. Dumpster rental in Vineyard
Nearby: Salt Lake County and Heber City
Draper
For a public street, check with Draper Engineering at (801) 576-6369. The city's permit for using the public way is an Encroachment Permit, applied for online. Dumpster rental in Draper
Herriman
Herriman's code requires a permit to occupy part of a public street, so call Herriman Engineering at (801) 446-5323 before the bin goes on the road. Dumpster rental in Herriman
Sandy
For a public street, Sandy requires a permit for work in the public way, so call Sandy Public Works at (801) 568-2999 before the bin goes on the road. Dumpster rental in Sandy
Heber City
In Heber City's residential areas a dumpster on the street needs a Special Parking Permit from the Police Department, (435) 654-3040, usually for seven days at most. Outside city limits, Wasatch County wants construction bins kept on the lot. Dumpster rental in Heber City
How we checked
Every answer on this page comes from the city's own municipal code and its official website, checked in October and November 2026. Codes and fee schedules change, usually each July, so call the office before you count on a rule or a fee. Need help with sizing or placement? Call or text dispatch at (801) 785-4494.
Permit questions
Questions people ask about street permits
Anything not covered here, call or text (801) 785-4494 and you'll get a straight answer from someone who works here.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster on my driveway?
No. In the cities we serve, a dumpster on your own driveway, a jobsite or a gravel pad needs no street permit, though HOA rules can still apply. The truck needs a straight, fairly level run of about 60 feet to set the bin.
Which cities have winter rules for things left on the street?
Lindon and Eagle Mountain don't allow objects on city streets once snow piles up from November 1 to March 15. Alpine and Highland ban street parking from midnight to 8am from December 1 to March 31 and any time snow is present, Santaquin bans vehicles and trailers on city streets from 11pm to 7am from November 1 to March 31, and Heber City's winter parking rules start November 15.
How much does a street permit for a dumpster cost?
It depends on the city, and many don't list a dumpster fee at all. Lehi's 2026 to 2027 fee schedule lists $500 a week for a dumpster with approved traffic control. Call the city office before the drop for the current fee.
Who do I call about a dumpster on the street?
Usually the city's engineering or public works office. Each city on this page lists the right office and phone number, taken from the city's own website.
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