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Permit
Mixed C&D Debris Box Permit: tiered fees based on…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes (Street Space Permit + Mixed C&D Debris Box Permit)
Cost
Mixed C&D Debris Box Permit: tiered fees based on DMV vehicle weight class (4 tiers, ~$200-$700+ annual). Annual or temporary 7-day permit. Required regardless of public ROW or private property placement per SF Ord 144-21 (effective Jan 1, 2022). Plus SFMTA meter fees if metered space.
Max days
7 days (Temporary Occupancy) or annual; full debris boxes must be removed within 2 business days
Authority
San Francisco Public Works (Bureau of Street-Use & Mapping)
Portal
sfpublicworks.org permits / 628-271-2000
Processing
10-15 business days; min 72 hrs advance for occupancy
Special rules
C&D Debris Box Permit issued by SF Environment Department. Per Ord 144-21: required for EVERY mixed C&D debris box (public ROW or private property). Must use Registered Facility (not landfill). 75% C&D diversion required for full demolition projects. Vehicles also need permits in 4 weight tiers.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
Yes (Mixed C&D Debris Box Permit) for any C&D debris hauling
Cost
Annual or 7-day temporary permit
Max days
Permit-dependent
Special rules
C&D debris must go to certified processors. C&D Ordinance (No. 27-06) compliance required.
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 waste, paints, oils, batteries, electronics, tires, mattresses, fluorescent bulbs, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, treated wood, any C&D mixed waste in non-permitted box
Max fine
Up to $1,000 per day for non-compliance
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against sfpublicworks.org + sfenvironment.org. SF Ord 144-21 fully confirmed.
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