Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Amarillo, TX?

For most Amarillo jobs, no permit is needed. Driveway placement is typically fine. If you’re placing the container in the street or alley, call City of Amarillo Public Works before delivery to ask what they require.

Most residential jobs in Amarillo don’t involve a permit at all. When in doubt, a quick call to Public Works takes two minutes.

Private Driveway

Driveway placement is typically straightforward. Most customers don’t need to contact the city at all.

One practical tip: put a sheet of plywood under the front wheels before delivery. Amarillo’s driveways, especially the older concrete slabs in Wolflin and Sleepy Hollow, can crack or chip from the container’s steel skids. It takes two minutes and prevents a headache.

Street Placement

If your driveway doesn’t work (tight lot, low-hanging tree, or you need the container closer to the job), street placement may be an option. Call City of Amarillo Public Works first to ask what they need from you.

Search “City of Amarillo Public Works” to find current contact info. Their office is at 800 SE 10th Ave.

The permit typically requires placing safety cones or reflective markers around the container. We can walk you through what’s needed when you call to book.

HOA Neighborhoods

Some Amarillo HOAs have rules about dumpsters on driveways or at the curb, independent of city permit requirements. Neighborhoods where this comes up most often: Wolflin, Sleepy Hollow, Puckett, The Colonies, Greenways, and Westover Park.

If you’re in an HOA, check with them before scheduling delivery. Rules vary by neighborhood and it’s easier to ask ahead than sort it out mid-project.

Potter vs. Randall County

The permit question is a city question, not a county question. If you’re inside Amarillo city limits, call Public Works.

If you’re outside Amarillo city limits in an unincorporated area (Bushland, Timbercreek Canyon), call us and we’ll tell you what we’ve seen for jobs in those areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a right-of-way permit take?

Most permits are approved within 1-2 business days. Search “City of Amarillo Public Works” for current contact info. Confirm processing times before you schedule delivery. If you’re on a tight timeline, contact them the same day you book the container.

What if my HOA says no?

If the HOA prohibits a dumpster on your driveway or at the curb, you have a few options: place it behind a fence if your lot allows, use a smaller container that fits fully inside a garage bay, or haul debris in batches with a pickup truck. Call us and we’ll figure out the best approach for your property.

Do you handle Canyon, TX permits?

Canyon has its own permit rules. See our Canyon dumpster permit page for details specific to Randall County’s seat.

Call 806-414-4823 to book or ask about placement.