St. Louis dumpster permit

44% of homes are detached houses. With a driveway, you can usually skip the permit entirely.

Permit	Blocking Right of Way Permit
Issued by	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.
Rules	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).

Official sources

Source pages read October 2026. Fees get revised, usually yearly; double-check before you schedule.