Dumpster rental in Portland: quotes plus the permit rules
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Portland street permit, in short
Temporary Street Use Permit (parking reservation), from PBOT Temporary Street Use Permitting (TSUP).
Fee: Metered parking reservation $87/day per 20 ft space; non-metered $70/week (service area) or $48/week (outside); $30 per change after the first; $57 insurance processing
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
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Picking a size
A single-room job in Portland usually needs a 10-yard; a full kitchen or garage, a 20; a whole house, a 30. Weight, not space, sets the price on heavy debris. All five sizes.
Common questions
Do I need a permit if the dumpster sits in my driveway?
Usually not. Portland's permit covers dumpsters on the street, sidewalk or other public space. On your own driveway or lot, the city permit generally doesn't apply, though HOA rules might.
Who applies for the street permit?
Rose Festival moratorium May 28-Jun 9 2026; Holiday moratorium Nov 19 2026-Jan 5 2027 (appeal $296 after Oct 30); affordable housing reductions 50% (PHB) / 25% (OHCS)
How much is the city fee?
Metered parking reservation $87/day per 20 ft space; non-metered $70/week (service area) or $48/week (outside); $30 per change after the first; $57 insurance processing
Where Portland trash goes
14 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including Central Transfer & Recycling Center, Metro Central Transfer Station, Washougal Transfer Station, West Vancouver Materials Recovery Center. See the list.