Do You Need a Dumpster Permit in Yonkers?

On your driveway: no permit

If your roll-off dumpster is delivered to and stays on your private property — driveway, yard, or a private lot — you generally don't need a city permit. This is how most Yonkers cleanouts and renovations are handled: schedule delivery, fill it, schedule pickup.

On the street or sidewalk: permit required

If the dumpster must sit on a public roadway or over a sidewalk — common when there's no driveway room — the City of Yonkers requires a permit. Placing a container in the public right-of-way is regulated, and permits for work affecting streets and sidewalks are handled through the City's Engineering Department. The city can require approved placement, insurance, and that you keep the area safe.

An unpermitted street dumpster can mean fines or being told to remove it mid-project. A quick permit up front avoids the headache.

How to handle it (the easy way)

• Driveway or private property? You're set — no permit.
• Street or sidewalk? Plan for a permit before delivery.
• Not sure? Ask us — we place dumpsters in Yonkers every week.

This is general guidance, not legal advice — permit rules and fees can change, so confirm current requirements with the City of Yonkers Engineering Department before placing a dumpster in the right-of-way.