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Boston street permit, in short
Street Occupancy Permit, from Boston Public Works Department.
Fee: $50 base + $0.10/sq ft/day first 500 sq ft + $0.05/sq ft/day additional; $20/meter/day; $4/sign
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
Which container
Think in pickup-truck loads: a 10-yard holds about 3, a 20 about 6 to 8, a 30 about 9 to 12. Tell the Boston company what you are tossing so the weight allowance fits. All five sizes.
Where Boston trash goes
14 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including Everett Department of Public Works, Town of Marblehead Transfer Sation, City of Cambridge Recycling Center, Cohasset Recycling Transfer Station. See the list.
Common questions
What if the dumpster stays off the street?
In Boston, the permit is about public space: the street, the sidewalk, the parkway. Keep the container on your own driveway and the city permit normally doesn't come into it. Check HOA or condo rules separately.
Who applies for the street permit?
$5,000 surety bond for occupancy permits; apply at least 7 business days ahead via Public Works portal.
What does the Boston permit cost?
$50 base + $0.10/sq ft/day first 500 sq ft + $0.05/sq ft/day additional; $20/meter/day; $4/sign