Dumpster permit in Revere, MA
What the permit requires
Apply online ('Dumpster/Pod Permit (DPW)'); payment is online after DPW approves. On-street dumpsters must stay out of fire or ambulance zones and at least 10 feet from a fire hydrant, and must come off the street for street and catch-basin cleaning and snow emergencies. Permits are valid for up to 6 months. Phone 781-286-8311.
The page doesn't list the fee, so ask 311 before you order a dumpster.
Dumpster vs. pickup
A dumpster fits a multi-week renovation; for a one-day clearout a crew that loads the trailer is simpler. A full JUNKRUN trailer is about 12 cubic yards, comparable to a small roll-off, at $519 for a full load, with no permit needed since the truck doesn't sit on the street.
In a triple-decker block, a roll-off also takes a curb space for days.
Revere's bulky list refuses construction debris, so a renovation is a dumpster job. Furniture and appliances can go through the permit pickup.
Getting a Revere dumpster permit
- Choose the spot
Clear of intersections, fire zones and hydrants.
- Apply online
revere.org/permitting, Dumpster/Pod Permit (DPW).
- Wait for approval
Pay online after DPW approves.
- Plan removal
It must come off for street cleaning and snow emergencies.
- Alternative
Text us for a pickup with no permit.
Quick answers
How long is a Revere dumpster permit valid?
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Up to 6 months.
What does it cost?
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The permit page doesn't show a fee; call 781-286-8311.
Do I need a permit if the dumpster is in my driveway?
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The page we read covers street placement; ask DPW for private property.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Revere before you go.
- City of Revere: Temporary Dumpster and Pod Permit: “Select Application Type: Dumpster/Pod Permit (DPW)” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Revere: Temporary Dumpster and Pod Permit: “If they approve your application, you will receive an email requesting payment” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Revere: Department of Public Works: “No part of a dumpster will be located within a fire or ambulance zone or within 10 feet of a fire hydrant” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Revere: Department of Public Works: “must be removed from the public way for scheduled street and catch-basin cleaning and during snow emergencies” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Revere: Temporary Dumpster and Pod Permit: “Dumpster permits are valid for up to 6 months” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Revere: Bulky Item Pickup List: “Construction Items/ Debris Including but not limited to windows, doors, concrete, wood bundles, drywall etc.” · accessed November 1, 2026