How much does a ROW permit cost?

Verified ranges from major cities: Atlanta $20+$10/day; Baltimore $65/week; Boston $50 base + sq-ft fees; Chicago $50–$200; Philadelphia $75/year; Seattle $209–$754; San Jose $57–$140+. Some cities (Greenville SC, Minneapolis) charge no permit fee. The full breakdown for 387 metros is in our permit database.

Who pulls the ROW permit — me or the hauler?

In most cities, either party can. In NYC, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and Oklahoma City, only licensed haulers/contractors can apply. Most haulers will pull it for you and pass through the cost on the invoice plus a small admin fee ($25–$50). For most homeowners this is the right move.

Can I extend a ROW permit if my project runs long?

Most cities allow extensions but require an application before the original permit expires. Some don’t: Atlanta caps at 6 months with no extensions; NYC’s 5-day permit cannot be extended (you must do a container exchange instead). Late or expired permits typically convert to fines — see verified unpermitted dumpster fines.

Do I need a separate permit for blocked parking meters?

Often yes. San Jose adds $8/meter/day on top of the encroachment permit. Boston charges $20/meter/day. St. Louis has a $25 one-time registration plus $10/meter/day. Sometimes the city issues these together with the ROW permit; sometimes you apply through a separate parking authority. Ask explicitly when applying.

What if my city isn’t a major metro?

Smaller cities typically use one of the standard permit types (ROW, encroachment, or street use) but may not publish detailed fee schedules online. Look up your metro in our permit database — it covers 387 metros including most secondary markets — or call your city’s public works department directly.

Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area · Dumpster Rental Directory

Permit Rules for Elkhart-Goshen

344

Elkhart-Goshen

IN · 0.2M pop · Typical

Permit

$25-$75 typical

Public right-of-way (street/curb)

Permit required

Yes

Cost

$25-$75 typical

Max days

Variable

Authority

City Elkhart PW&Utilities Temporary Obstruction Permit ROW; Borden Waste-Away local; K & D Hauling 54412 Independence St; Elkhart Co Landfill 59530 CR 7 S 574-522-2581 IDEM SW ID 20-04 ~430 ac since 1974.

Portal

elkhartindiana.org / goshenindiana.org

Processing

3-5 business days

Special rules

**City of Elkhart Public Works & Utilities** issues **Temporary Obstruction Permit** for ROW dumpsters. **Borden Waste-Away Service Inc** local hauler. **K & D Hauling 54412 Independence St**. **Elkhart County Landfill 59530 County Road 7 South** (574-522-2581) — **IDEM SW Program ID 20-04**, ~430 acres since 1974, vertical "piggyback" expansion approved (8 cells, 43.1 additional acres). **NO whole tires** (shredded/quartered OK). Elkhart County (county seat **Goshen**, but Elkhart is largest city). **St. Joseph River**. **"RV Capital of the World"** — **Jayco/Forest River/Thor Industries** RV manufacturers. **Indiana University South Bend nearby + Goshen College**. **Michiana region**. ~53,000 pop city, ~205,000 metro w/ South Bend. **IDEM**.

Private property (driveway/yard)

Permit required

Cost

Max days

Local-dependent

Special rules

RV industry waste streams substantial.

Prohibited items & penalties

State landfill bans

Indiana bans: Video display devices (E-Cycle program: TVs, computers, monitors banned 1/1/2011 for households + small businesses), lead-acid batteries, used oil, whole tires.

Common prohibited

Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs

Max fine

Variable

VERIFIED Apr 2026 against coei.org, elkhartcountylandfill.com, IDEM VFC.

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