Dumpster Rental & Permitting Guides

Planning a renovation or cleanup in Denver or Cherry Creek? One of the most common questions property owners ask is whether a municipal street permit is required before placing a roll-off container.

The short answer: If your container rests entirely within your private driveway or private property, NO permit is required. However, if the dumpster must be placed on a public curb or city street, the City and County of Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) requires a Right-of-Way Street Use Permit.

At TrueBlue Dumpsters, our experienced dispatchers guide you through placement logistics to save you money. Our compact 10, 15, and 20-yard bins are specially sized to fit inside standard residential driveways, eliminating street permit fees whenever possible.

Always remember our 100% Driveway Protection Guarantee: even when placed in tight residential driveways, we lay down heavy-gauge hardwood planks so your property remains completely pristine.

A 20-yard dumpster can weigh anywhere from 2 to 6 tons when fully loaded with debris. When hydraulic hoist trucks roll standard steel wheels directly onto hot summer asphalt or decorative concrete, severe gouges and hairline cracks can occur.

To prevent costly driveway repairs, TrueBlue Dumpsters mandates a rigorous board-placement policy. Every driver carries heavy-duty hardwood planks that create a load-bearing barrier between your driveway and the container wheels.

This simple yet crucial step distributes the container weight evenly, protecting decorative pavers, stamped concrete, and asphalt driveways throughout Denver Metro.

Choosing the wrong dumpster size can result in unexpected fees or delays. Here is a quick reference guide designed by Denver hauling experts:

10-Yard Dumpster: Perfect for small bathroom updates, single-room carpet removal, or heavy materials like concrete and dirt.

15-Yard Dumpster: The sweet spot for medium kitchen remodels, roof shingle tear-offs (up to 30 squares), and garage purges.

20-Yard Dumpster: Our most popular container for multi-room home updates, deck teardowns, and full house cleanouts.

30-Yard Dumpster: Ideal for commercial builds, major structural demolitions, and multi-family renovation sites.