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Permit
$20 application + $10/day (≤100 lin ft) / $15 (101…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$20 application + $10/day (≤100 lin ft) / $15 (101-200 ft) / $20 (201-300 ft) / $25 (>300 ft)
Max days
6 months max (no extensions)
Authority
Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT)
Portal
app2.apply4.com/worksapp/usa/atlanta
Processing
10-14 days typical
Special rules
Linear footage permit system — only major US city using this. Must demonstrate that private property cannot accommodate. Min 40 ft from bus stops, 30 ft from intersections, 15 ft from hydrants.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Historic districts (Inman Park, Virginia Highland, Grant Park) feature narrow streets requiring smaller equipment.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Georgia bans: Whole tires (banned from landfills, must be processed), lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, used oil filters, yard trimmings (restricted at MSW landfills), white goods (Freon must be removed). NO e-waste ban. Rule 391-3-4.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, solvents, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane tanks, pesticides
Max fine
Up to $1,000/day; no permit = $1,000 + $100/day
VERIFIED Apr 2026 — VERBATIM MATCH to Atlanta Code §138-61 (atlanta.elaws.us). $20 fixed + $10/day (≤100 ft) / $15 (101-200) / $20 (201-300) / $25 (>300 ft). Plus blocked parking meter recovery fees.
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