Do you need a dumpster permit in Orlando?
Only if the dumpster sits on the street, sidewalk or other public space. Here is what Orlando requires, from the city's own pages.
Permit: Right-of-Way Permit (ROW fee line: Storage Containers in Right-of-Way); separate Road/Lane/Sidewalk Closure request if the street is closed
Issued by: City of Orlando Permitting Services Division (ROW team, ROWteam@orlando.gov, 407.246.2271)
Fee: Storage Containers in Right-of-Way: $50 plus $10 per day in the right-of-way; ROW Maintenance of Traffic/Street Closure permit $120 if a closure is needed (2026 commercial fee schedule)
Rules: Apply online, about 2 business days to process the application; plan review via ProjectDox up to 10 business days; pay after approval; ROW on FDOT or Orange/Osceola County roads is handled by those agencies; work without a permit costs an extra 100% of the permit fee.
Where this comes from
- www.orlando.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/departments/edv/permitti
- www.orlando.gov/Building-Development/Permits-Inspections/Other/Apply-f
- www.orlando.gov/Building-Development/Permits-Inspections/Get-a-Permit/
Checked against these official pages in October 2026. Cities change fees, usually at the start of a fiscal year. Confirm with the city or your dumpster company before you book.