| Town | In your driveway | On the street | Who to call |
|---|---|---|---|
Bolingbrook Will County |
No permit |
Permit required |
Village of Bolingbrook (630) 226-8460 bolingbrook.gov |
Plainfield Will / Kendall counties |
No permit expected Driveway placement |
Not allowed on street |
Village of Plainfield Public Works (815) 436-3577 [email protected] |
Naperville DuPage / Will counties |
No permit Private driveway |
Permit required Full right-of-way permit: site plan, traffic control, maintenance bond |
City of Naperville, Engineering / Building (630) 420-6100 [email protected] |
Naperville Township (unincorporated) DuPage County |
Permit required Required even on a driveway |
Permit required |
DuPage County Building Division / Naperville Township Road District (630) 407-6700 [email protected] |
Romeoville Will County |
Permit required: $25 |
Permit required Containers may not sit on grass or in the right-of-way |
Village of Romeoville Public Works, 615 Anderson Dr (815) 886-1870 Building permits page |
Joliet Will County |
No permit Driveway or private property |
Permit required Through the Streets Division; reported as no cost |
City of Joliet, Streets Division (Public Works) (815) 724-4070, [email protected] |
Crest Hill Will County |
No permit May need one for large demolition |
Not allowed on street |
City of Crest Hill Building Department 815-741-5100 Building department page |
Lockport Will County |
No permit expected Driveway placement |
Not allowed on street City FAQ references a street bond requirement |
City of Lockport Building Department (815) 838-0549 [email protected] |
Shorewood Will County |
No permit Allowed for 15 days at a time |
Police approval required Temporary obstruction permit reported for right-of-way placement |
Village of Shorewood Building Department, One Towne Center Blvd (815) 553-2310 shorewoodil.gov |
Oswego Kendall County |
No permit needed |
Not allowed on street |
Village of Oswego Public Works (630) 554-3242 oswegoil.org |
Yorkville Kendall County |
No permit needed |
Not allowed on street |
United City of Yorkville, Building Safety & Zoning (630) 553-8545 [email protected] |
Aurora Kane / DuPage / Will / Kendall counties |
No permit Not needed on driveway |
Permit required $5 per weekday, $10 per weekend |
City of Aurora, Division of Building and Permits (630) 256-3130 Permit list |
Important Information:
We compile this chart from published municipal sources and direct calls to local offices, and we keep it current as best we can. It is general information, not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for confirming dumpster permit requirements with your municipality.
Requirements, fees and application processes change without notice, and rules can differ by street, project type and where the container sits. The property owner is responsible for obtaining any permit their placement requires. We cannot obtain permits on your behalf and are not responsible for fines, citations, delays or other costs that result from placement without a required permit.
Chart last reviewed: November 2026. Not sure about your address? Get in touch or call 331-684-0407 and we will guide you in the right direction.
