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Atlanta street permit, in short
Dumpster/POD Right-of-Way Permit, from Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT), via apply4.com portal.
Fee: $20 fixed + $10/day (up to 100 lin ft), $15 (101-200), $20 (201-300), $25 (over 300)
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
Which container
For shingles, brick or dirt, ask Atlanta haulers for a heavy-debris container; for furniture and drywall, size by volume. Most homeowners land on a 15 or 20. All five sizes.
Where Atlanta trash goes
10 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including Chamblee City Dump, Cobb County Transfer Station, ABC Recycling, CHaRM (The Center for Hard to Recycle Materials). See the list.
Common questions
What if the dumpster stays off the street?
Usually not. Atlanta'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?
Certificate of liability insurance required: $1M general liability / $2M aggregate, City of Atlanta as holder; notarized affidavits; dumpster provider signs compliance agreement; applicant supplies barricades/cones
What does the Atlanta permit cost?
$20 fixed + $10/day (up to 100 lin ft), $15 (101-200), $20 (201-300), $25 (over 300)