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Permit
~$99.50 typical (industry confirmed).
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes (Street Permit)
Cost
~$99.50 typical (industry confirmed). Street Use Encroachment Permit via Sacramento Public Works Engineering Services. $1M insurance required.
Max days
Variable
Authority
Sacramento Public Works Engineering Services
Portal
Accela Citizen Access (aca-prod.accela.com/SACRAMENTO)
Processing
3-7 business days
Special rules
TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE CRITICAL: Native oaks (any size), trees 24"+ diameter, city street trees, Heritage trees protected — fines $250-$25,000 for placement within tree driplines. East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park have dense canopy eliminating many locations. $1M liability insurance required. Historic district requirements (Old Sacramento, Midtown). Multiple disposal facilities.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
Generally no
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Sacramento County Solid Waste rules.
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
All CA Universal Waste + hazardous, paints, oils, tires, refrigerants, asbestos, medical, propane, treated wood
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026: Tree protection per Urban Forest Master Plan. Sources: cityofsacramento.gov + rightdumpster.com.
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