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Sacramento street permit, in short
Encroachment Permit - Street Use (ENC record, "no dig" permit; form DE-302), from City of Sacramento Public Works, Engineering Services / Development Engineering (DE@cityofsacramento.org, 916-808-6810).
Fee: $150 due at application (DE-500 Rev. 03/26/2025)
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
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Where Sacramento trash goes
7 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including E-waste Drop Off, Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off, North Area Recovery Station, Sewer Substation. See the list.
Size, in one minute
For shingles, brick or dirt, ask Sacramento haulers for a heavy-debris container; for furniture and drywall, size by volume. Most homeowners land on a 15 or 20. All five sizes.
Common questions
Is a permit needed on private property?
Usually not. Sacramento'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?
Street Use permit explicitly covers dumpsters and moving PODS on a public sidewalk or street; review cycles 4/3/2 days; application form requires general liability insurance of $500k combined single limit with the City as additional insured; owner signs agreeing to City Code Ch. 12.12; approved permit active up to 60 calendar days from approval; contractor must contact Construction Inspection 1 week before start.
What will the city charge?
$150 due at application (DE-500 Rev. 03/26/2025)