19
Permit
Per DOTI Consolidated Fee Schedule: First-issuance…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes (Street Occupancy Permit)
Cost
Per DOTI Consolidated Fee Schedule: First-issuance Residential Plate Permit $200/permit (5x minimum = $1,000+ first issuance); $75-$150 typical for short-term per industry. Annual Tree Trimmer permit $125/vehicle as comparison.
Max days
Maximum 180 days within any 12-month period
Authority
Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure
Portal
Denver permits portal
Processing
3-5 days; arterial streets need 5-7 days
Special rules
Revocable Street Occupancy Permit. Liability insurance required (City of Denver as additional insured). 8 reflective strips required per dumpster (or 4 vertical panel barricades with flashing lights). $500 fee for non-compliance.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
No city limit
Special rules
HOA rules apply in suburban areas.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Colorado bans: Lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, used oil filters, whole tires (processed). Limited bans compared to other Western states.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against denvergov.org DOTI consolidated fee schedule.
Renting a dumpster in Denver?
Browse listed haulers or get free quotes from up to 5 verified companies in your area.