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Commercial Dumpster Permits

In order to obtain a Combustible Waste Storage Permit, you must:

  • Complete an application form.
  • Complete an affidavit (must be notarized).

For fee schedules, go to www.houstoncityfees.org

The original application along with the original notarized affidavit and payment (in the form of check, money order or credit card) must then be mailed to:

City of Houston
Solid Waste Management Department - Permit Section

P.O. Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251

The files below are in .pdf format

Dumpster Permit Application
(English or Spanish)
(updated January 2014)

Affidavit (English or Spanish)
Fire Code Ordinance RE: Dumpster Permits
CITY TO ENFORCE RULES FOR SCREENS AROUND TRASH DUMPSTERS

For additional assistance or information please call 3-1-1.