Dumpster Permits in Visalia, CA

Driveway or private property

If the container sits entirely on your own property, such as your driveway, you generally don't need a City encroachment permit. Check any HOA rules.

Street, sidewalk or other public right-of-way

The City of Visalia requires an encroachment permit for any work or restriction within the City right-of-way (Municipal Code 12.12.010). Applications go to the Encroachment Permit Office, Engineering Division, City Hall East, 315 E. Acequia Ave. Phone (559) 713-4339, email EPO@visalia.city. (City of Visalia: Encroachment Permits)

Who can provide a roll-off inside city limits

Visalia Municipal Code 8.28.130 requires a franchise permit from the City before anyone provides roll-off service within city limits, and franchised roll-offs may carry only construction & demolition debris and/or recyclables. Other refuse goes through the City. The City runs its own temporary roll-off service (8.28.140), generally limited to 30 days in any 12 months except for permitted construction. Containers need 40 ft of clearance for servicing and can't be loaded over 7 tons (8.28.100). (Visalia Municipal Code 8.28)

City of Visalia temporary bins

The City rents 2-40 yard temporary bins for up to 30 days every 12 months: a 15 yard low-boy for cement and dirt, and 20/30/40 yard roll-offs for general trash, brush and green waste. Tires, e-waste and household hazardous waste aren't allowed. First-time renters visit 707 W. Acequia Ave; phone 559-713-4499. (City of Visalia: Temporary Bin Rentals)

Construction & demolition recycling

Under Visalia's C&D ordinance (Chapter 8.29), covered projects must submit a C&D Recycling and Reuse Plan and divert 100% of inert solids and 65% of remaining debris. Covered projects include kitchen and bath renovations of any size, residential remodels of 500 sq ft or more or over $20,000, and demolition of 500 sq ft or more. (City of Visalia: Construction and Demolition)

Outside Visalia

Other cities set their own rules, for example Tulare and Porterville. In unincorporated Tulare County, county-maintained roads need an encroachment permit from the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (559-624-7000).

This is a summary for planning, not legal advice. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the City before you place a container.

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