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St. Louis street permit, in short
Blocking Right of Way Permit, from City of St. Louis Department of Streets, 1900 Hampton Ave.
Fee: Dumpster in residential area: $20 per week. Parking meter application $25 + $10 per meter per day (excluding Sundays and City holidays). No separate commercial dumpster fee listed.
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
Which container
Most St. Louis home cleanouts fit a 20-yard container, about 6 to 8 pickup loads. Roofing and concrete jobs need a smaller box with a higher weight allowance. All five sizes.
Where St. Louis trash goes
4 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including Apex Recycling, Drop Off Recycling, East West Trading, Triton Group. See the list.
Common questions
What if the dumpster stays off the street?
Then the street permit usually isn't needed. St. Louis regulates containers on public property; on your own land, look at HOA rules and leave room for the truck to back in.
Who applies for the street permit?
Blocking hours weekdays 9am-3pm (extended hours possible). Barricades with reflective tape and flashers at night. Post No Parking signs showing the permit number 24 hrs before blocking. Meters must be listed and rented. Apply at least 1 week ahead (2 weeks for large or long jobs).
What does the St. Louis permit cost?
Dumpster in residential area: $20 per week. Parking meter application $25 + $10 per meter per day (excluding Sundays and City holidays). No separate commercial dumpster fee listed.