2
Permit
$20-$150 typical (industry estimates).
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$20-$150 typical (industry estimates). City of LA: 'A Permit' or 'B Permit' via StreetsLA Bureau, fees set per scope (not published as schedule). LA County (unincorporated): Road Encroachment Permit, fees per ordinance.
Max days
LA County Road Encroachment Permit: 7 consecutive days for individual placement. Vendor must hold annual encroachment permit per LA County Highways Code Ch 16.19.
Authority
LA Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA)
Portal
bsspermits.lacity.org
Processing
72 hours minimum advance notice required
Special rules
City of LA via StreetsLA Bureau (streets.lacity.gov). LA County via EPIC-LA (epicla.lacounty.gov). Vendor must hold annual encroachment permit. Up to 2 weeks processing.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
Generally no
Cost
$0
Max days
Varies by HOA (typically 7-14 days)
Special rules
ADU construction common; HOA approval often required in Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, gated communities.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
California Universal Waste Rule: All electronics, all batteries (incl. household), fluorescent lamps, mercury thermostats, mercury devices, treated wood waste. SB 1383 organics for large generators.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints/solvents/oils, fuels, batteries, asbestos, medical waste, electronics (without special handling), tires, mattresses, fluorescent bulbs, refrigerators (Freon), pesticides, propane tanks, treated wood. LA County requires 70% C&D debris diversion.
Max fine
$250-$1,000 fines; up to $5,000/load for C&D non-compliance
VERIFIED Apr 2026. Specific dollar amounts in original entry could not be verified. Source: streets.lacity.gov + pw.lacounty.gov.
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