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Permit
$25-$75 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$75 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
Augusta Planning & Development Department (535 Telfair Street, Suite 300, Augusta GA 30901, 706-821-1796) and/or Augusta Engineering Department
Portal
augustaga.gov permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
Permit application requires **site plan + proof of liability insurance**. Fees vary based on dumpster size and duration. Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government. Augusta Disposal & Recycling area haulers. Richmond County Landfill primary disposal. Masters Tournament April surge. Savannah River boundary with SC. Land Acquisition Encroachments process for ROW.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Cross-state metro (GA/SC).
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, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against augustaga.gov/2593/Permit-Requirements + augustaga.gov/1112/Permit-Fees + dumpster.co/augusta-ga.
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