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Permit
~$25/week flat rate (residential).
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes (street obstruction permit)
Cost
~$25/week flat rate (residential). Commercial: ~$20/day. Parking meter blocking: $25 one-time registration + $10/meter/day (excluding Sundays/holidays).
Max days
Variable, typically 7-30 days
Authority
St. Louis Streets Department
Portal
City permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
Called 'Blocking Right of Way Permit' (not 'dumpster permit'). Apply via Street Department Permit Office at 1900 Hampton Ave. Submit ≥1 week prior (≥2 weeks for significant projects).
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
No city limit
Special rules
Cross-state metro (MO/IL) - rules differ by side.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Missouri bans: Yard waste (1992), lead-acid batteries, used oil, whole tires (processed), white goods (Freon removed). NO statewide e-waste ban. RSMo Ch 260.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against stlouis-mo.gov.
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