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Do you need a permit for a moving container in Washington?

Where a POD, dumpster or moving truck can go in 46 Washington cities, including Seattle, Bellevue and Kent, with the official source for every rule.

Updated October 24, 2026

A man seen from behind loads furniture and household items into the open back of a box truck parked on a city street

Renting a truck or a portable container (POD) for a move in Washington? Each city sets its own rules for containers, dumpsters, trucks and trailers on the street. This guide lists the move-day rules we found for 46 Washington cities. Every rule links to its official source and shows the date we checked it.

Rules, fees and lead times change. Use this guide to know what to ask. Then check the city's page before you book a container delivery or park a truck.

At a glance

Rules by city

Seattle · Eastside (Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond) · South King County · Tacoma and Pierce County · Snohomish County · Olympia · Vancouver · Spokane · Tri-Cities · Yakima · Bellingham · Wenatchee

Seattle

Seattle

Key rule: In Seattle, a moving truck needs no permit of its own, but a portable moving container or dumpster in the street needs an SDOT Street Use permit before it is delivered.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In Seattle, a portable moving or storage container or a dumpster placed in the public right-of-way needs a Street Use permit before it is delivered and placed.

    Source: Storage Container and Residential Dumpster Permits, City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Transportation. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    SDOT says a moving truck does not need a permit, but a truck that will sit in a restricted parking area may need a Temporary No Parking Zone.

    Source: Storage Container and Residential Dumpster Permits, City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Transportation. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    SDOT's residential guidelines say a portable container should be at least 30 feet from intersections, 10 feet from driveways and 15 feet from hydrants.

    Source: Storage Container and Residential Dumpster Permits, City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Transportation. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Burien

Key rule: In Burien, a truck or van wider than 90 inches may not be parked on a street or alley, but one that is actively loading or unloading does not count as parked.

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Shoreline

Key rule: In Shoreline, the city code requires a right-of-way permit for all construction and usage activities in the public right-of-way, and applications are due at least 10 working days before the work starts.

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Eastside (Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond)

Bellevue

Key rule: In Bellevue, the city does not allow a POD moving container or dumpster in the right of way except in very limited cases, never downtown or on arterial streets, so in residential areas it must go in the driveway.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Bellevue does not permit a POD moving container, dumpster or other storage container in the right of way except in very limited circumstances, and never downtown or on arterial streets.

    Source: Right of way FAQs, City of Bellevue, Transportation Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In Bellevue's residential areas, these containers must be placed in driveways, though a Right of Way Street Use permit may be issued to owners whose driveways are steeper than a 15% grade.

    Source: Right of way FAQs, City of Bellevue, Transportation Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    When Bellevue permits a container in the right of way, it may be no more than 20 feet long by 8 feet wide, may stay no longer than 48 hours and must sit on wood or other risers.

    Source: Right of way FAQs, City of Bellevue, Transportation Department. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Bothell

Key rule: In Bothell, single-family residentially zoned areas allow pods and storage containers on private property only, so a moving container for a house goes in the driveway or yard, not the street.

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Issaquah

Key rule: In Issaquah, trucks and vehicle combinations over 30 feet in total length may not stop, stand or park on residential streets for more than 6 hours.

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Kirkland

Key rule: In Kirkland, city code makes it a civil infraction to park or store a trailer, including a utility trailer, on any street or public parking facility, so a rental trailer should not be left at the curb.

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Mercer Island

Key rule: In Mercer Island, it is unlawful to park or store an oversized vehicle, meaning one over 22 feet long or over nine feet high with an attached trailer counted as part of the vehicle, on a city street or its right-of-way.

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Redmond

Key rule: In Redmond, city code bars stopping, standing or parking a truck or truck-and-trailer combination longer than 30 feet on a residential street for more than six hours.

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Sammamish

Key rule: In Sammamish, a moving pod or dumpster parked in the public right-of-way goes through the city's Type A Right-of-Way permit, applied for at least 2 weeks before delivery, and the city strongly discourages it unless there is no other placement option.

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South King County

Kent

Key rule: In Kent, trucks and trailers rated over 14,001 pounds may not park on city streets, except while being actively loaded or unloaded or used for hired moving services at that property.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Kent says a Right-of-Way Permit is needed any time you are using the right-of-way, with restricting parking given as one example.

    Source: Engineering Permits, City of Kent, Public Works Development Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Kent City Code makes it unlawful to use any public place for private purposes without first getting a street use permit.

    Source: Chapter 6.07 Street Use Permits, KCC 6.07.030, City of Kent, Kent City Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Kent's street use code defines a regulated use to include occupying any public place to store or place any material, equipment or thing.

    Source: Chapter 6.07 Street Use Permits, KCC 6.07.020, City of Kent, Kent City Code. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Auburn

Key rule: In Auburn, trailers may not be parked in the city right-of-way unless they are attached to a commercial vehicle.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Auburn's Right-of-Way Use Permit application (updated January 2023) says applications generally take about four weeks to process.

    Source: Right-of-Way Use Permit Application (Form FE068), City of Auburn, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The application lists a short-term Type B permit for right-of-way use of up to 30 days, with a $67 application fee on the January 2023 form.

    Source: Right-of-Way Use Permit Application (Form FE068), City of Auburn, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    An Auburn right-of-way use applicant must supply any traffic control plans, signs and barricades needed to close parking or sidewalks; the city does not provide them.

    Source: Right-of-Way Use Permit Application (Form FE068), City of Auburn, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Des Moines

Key rule: In Des Moines, a vehicle more than seven and one-half feet wide or more than 20 feet long may not be parked on a city street or unimproved right-of-way for more than 24 continuous hours.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A vehicle more than seven and one-half feet wide or more than 20 feet long may not be parked on a city street or unimproved right-of-way for more than 24 continuous hours.

    Source: Des Moines Municipal Code § 10.16.050, Parking – Oversized vehicles, City of Des Moines, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Making private use of a public right-of-way without a city right-of-way use permit is unlawful.

    Source: Des Moines Municipal Code § 12.05.020, Application, City of Des Moines, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A Type A right-of-way use permit covers 72 or fewer continuous hours of use that does not physically disturb the right-of-way.

    Source: Right of Way Permits, City of Des Moines, WA, Permit Center. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Federal Way

Key rule: In Federal Way, commercial vehicles wider than 80 inches may park on residential streets only while supporting an activity such as moving, and only for the time reasonably needed.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Federal Way requires permits for any private or residential use of the right-of-way.

    Source: Right of Way Permits, City of Federal Way, Public Works Street Systems Division. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Federal Way asks applicants to submit a right-of-way permit application at least two weeks before the desired start date.

    Source: Right of Way Permits, City of Federal Way, Public Works Street Systems Division. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Under Federal Way code, a city right-of-way may not be privately improved or used unless a permit has been issued.

    Source: Chapter 4.25 Rights-of-Way, FWRC 4.25.030, City of Federal Way, Federal Way Revised Code. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Maple Valley

Key rule: In Maple Valley, trucks and truck-trailer combinations over eight feet wide, over 30 feet long or over 32,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight are restricted to the state highway system or authorized truck routes, using the shortest arterial route to reach other addresses.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks and truck-trailer combinations over eight feet wide, over 30 feet long or over 32,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight are restricted to the state highway system, except as the truck-route chapter allows.

    Source: Maple Valley Municipal Code § 10.20.050, Authorized routes, City of Maple Valley, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    When a destination isn't next to a state highway or authorized truck route, those large trucks must use the shortest, most direct city arterial route to get there.

    Source: Maple Valley Municipal Code § 10.20.050, Authorized routes, City of Maple Valley, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Those large trucks may use non-arterial city streets only when traveling directly between the location and the nearest arterial, state highway or authorized truck route.

    Source: Maple Valley Municipal Code § 10.20.050, Authorized routes, City of Maple Valley, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.

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Renton

Key rule: In Renton, a large moving truck (commercially licensed or over 12,000 pounds) may park on a residential street only for the time reasonably needed to support the move, and any private use of the right-of-way, such as a container, needs a Right-of-Way Permit.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Renton requires a Right-of-Way Permit for any activity or private use of the public right-of-way, which covers roadways, curbs and sidewalks.

    Source: Right-of-Way Permit, City of Renton, Permit Services. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In Renton's residential zones, trailers designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, other than recreation trailers, may not be parked from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    Source: Chapter 10 Parking Regulations, RMC 10-10-12, City of Renton, Renton Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Renton bars commercially licensed vehicles and vehicles over 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight from parking on a street where all adjacent structures on that side of the block are homes.

    Source: Chapter 10 Parking Regulations, RMC 10-10-13, City of Renton, Renton Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.

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SeaTac

Key rule: In SeaTac, parking any vehicle 90 inches wide or wider on most city streets, roads or alleys is a $200 parking infraction, except for momentary stops to load, unload or deliver nearby.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking any vehicle 90 inches wide or wider on a city street, road, alley or right-of-way is a $200 parking infraction, except on a few named streets.

    Source: SeaTac Municipal Code Chapter 9.05, Traffic Code, City of SeaTac. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The 90-inch width rule does not apply to momentary stops and parking for loading, unloading and deliveries to nearby homes and businesses.

    Source: SeaTac Municipal Code Chapter 9.05, Traffic Code, City of SeaTac. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking a commercial vehicle more than 80 inches wide on a street or alley in a residentially zoned area is a $200 parking infraction under the commercial parking section.

    Source: SeaTac Municipal Code Chapter 9.05, Traffic Code, City of SeaTac. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Tacoma and Pierce County

Tacoma

Key rule: In Tacoma, a dumpster or a moving container such as a POD in the street falls under the city's Right-of-Way Use (RUSE) permit, and no vehicle or trailer may stay parked on a public street for more than seven calendar days.

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Bremerton

Key rule: In Bremerton, recreational vehicles, boats and trailers may not be parked on any street for longer than 24 hours without a temporary or residential permit.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Making private use of a public right-of-way without a city right-of-way use permit is unlawful.

    Source: BMC § 11.02.060 Permit required, City of Bremerton, Bremerton Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Type A short-term permits cover right-of-way use for up to four weeks that does not physically disturb it.

    Source: BMC § 11.02.080 Right-of-way use permits, City of Bremerton, Bremerton Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Type A permits include temporary blockage of streets and sidewalks for uses such as dumpsters and scaffolding.

    Source: BMC § 11.02.080 Right-of-way use permits, City of Bremerton, Bremerton Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Lakewood

Key rule: In Lakewood, no vehicle wider than 80 inches may be parked on a street in a residential neighborhood unless the operator is actively making a delivery or providing services nearby for the whole time it is parked.

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Puyallup

Key rule: In Puyallup, a truck or trailer over 84 inches wide may park on a street or alley outside industrial zones only while it is actually being loaded or unloaded.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Outside industrial zones, a truck or trailer over 84 inches wide may not park on any street or alley except while actually loading or unloading.

    Source: PMC § 10.36.110 Extended parking and certain vehicles prohibited, City of Puyallup, Puyallup Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The width threshold in that rule is a truck, trailer or other conveyance over 84 inches wide.

    Source: PMC § 10.36.110 Extended parking and certain vehicles prohibited, City of Puyallup, Puyallup Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Leaving any material or thing on a street, alley or public place that obstructs its free use requires a written permit from the city engineer.

    Source: PMC § 11.08.010 Permit – Required, City of Puyallup, Puyallup Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

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University Place

Key rule: In University Place, no vehicle may stay parked in the same spot on a street for more than five consecutive calendar days without moving.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Without the Director's permission, detached trailers used for commercial purposes may not be parked in a public right-of-way unless they are being actively loaded or unloaded.

    Source: University Place Municipal Code Chapter 10.15A, Parking, City of University Place. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The city can specifically permit a vehicle to park on a street, on a temporary short-term basis, for a period that would otherwise break the parking chapter.

    Source: University Place Municipal Code Chapter 10.15A, Parking, City of University Place. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Snohomish County

Everett

Key rule: In Everett, a truck over 20 feet long, 8 feet wide or 16,000 pounds may stand on a residential street only while property is actively being loaded or unloaded, and a trailer may never be detached on a street or alley.

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Edmonds

Key rule: In Edmonds, a towed trailer may not be left overnight, or between just after midnight and 6 a.m., on a street in or next to a residential or open-space zone, and no signs are needed to enforce it.

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Lake Stevens

Key rule: In Lake Stevens, reserving any part of the roadway for parking to the exclusion of others is unlawful without an approved city permit.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Reserving any part of the roadway for stopping, standing or parking to the exclusion of others is unlawful without an approved city permit.

    Source: LSMC § 7.12.090 Prohibited Parking, City of Lake Stevens, Lake Stevens Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Anyone performing work in a public right-of-way must first get a right-of-way permit from the Public Works Director.

    Source: LSMC § 14.56.250 Right-of-Way Permit Required, City of Lake Stevens, Lake Stevens Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks over 20,000 pounds gross weight may not be operated on city streets, with exceptions including designated truck routes and local pickup or delivery.

    Source: LSMC § 7.20.010 Weight Limit on All Streets, City of Lake Stevens, Lake Stevens Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Lynnwood

Key rule: In Lynnwood, trailers designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, other than recreation trailers, may not be parked on any street in or next to a residentially zoned area.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trailers designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, other than recreation trailers, may not be parked on any street in or next to a residentially zoned area.

    Source: LMC 11.44.095 Parking prohibited in residential areas, City of Lynnwood, Lynnwood Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The residential-street ban covers all types of trailers designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle except recreation trailers.

    Source: LMC 11.44.095 Parking prohibited in residential areas, City of Lynnwood, Lynnwood Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles are also banned from residential streets; the code defines a commercial vehicle by its principal use, such as transporting commodities, merchandise or freight.

    Source: LMC 11.44.095 Parking prohibited in residential areas, City of Lynnwood, Lynnwood Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Marysville

Key rule: In Marysville, a truck may temporarily park on the untraveled edge of a city street or alley while property is actively being loaded or unloaded, but a recreational vehicle is limited to four hours on city streets per day.

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Mountlake Terrace

Key rule: In Mountlake Terrace, commercial vehicles, which by code include trucks of 10,000 pounds or more, 20 feet or more long or eight feet or more wide, may not park in any public place or on any public right-of-way between midnight and 6 a.m.

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Olympia

Olympia

Key rule: In Olympia, storing things on a street, sidewalk or alley needs a temporary obstruction permit from the Building Official, though moveable items on the untraveled edge of a street or sidewalk are exempt for up to four hours.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Olympia code requires a temporary obstruction permit from the Building Official to store things on a street, sidewalk, alley or other city property, except merchandise actively being received or delivered.

    Source: Chapter 12.24 Obstructions (OMC 12.24.100), City of Olympia, Olympia Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Olympia's street-obstruction rules do not apply to moveable items placed on the untraveled part of a street, sidewalk or alley for four hours or less.

    Source: Chapter 12.24 Obstructions (OMC 12.24.090), City of Olympia, Olympia Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A recreational vehicle may not be parked on any Olympia street for more than 24 hours, including holidays and weekends, without a permit from Parking Services.

    Source: Chapter 10.16 Stopping, Standing and Parking (OMC 10.16.030), City of Olympia, Olympia Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Lacey

Key rule: In Lacey, commercial vehicles and trailers may park on a street, alley or public right-of-way for no more than four hours, except temporarily while loading or unloading.

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Tumwater

Key rule: In Tumwater, a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating over twelve thousand pounds or longer than twenty-two feet may not be parked on a street in or abutting a residential area, except while it is parked to load or unload people or property.

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Vancouver

Vancouver

Key rule: In Vancouver, a portable storage container (POD) placed in the street needs a City street use permit, while trailers and trucks over 9,000 pounds may not park on residential streets except for a reasonable time to load or unload.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A City street use permit is required to place a temporary storage unit in a Vancouver public right-of-way.

    Source: 20.895.090 Temporary Storage Units, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    At a single-family home in Vancouver, a temporary storage unit must go in the driveway or on another paved surface and must not extend into the public right-of-way.

    Source: 20.895.090 Temporary Storage Units, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Vancouver allows a temporary storage unit for up to 30 days without a permit, and up to 90 days in total with a land use permit.

    Source: 20.895.090 Temporary Storage Units, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Camas

Key rule: In Camas, trailers, campers, motor homes, trailer coaches and boat trailers may not be parked on any street for longer than twenty-four hours, and the code's trailer definition covers any unpowered vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Campers, motor homes, trailers or trailer coaches as defined in CMC Chapter 8.44, and boats or boat trailers, may not be parked on any street for more than twenty-four hours.

    Source: Camas Municipal Code § 10.08.020, Time limit—Nonposted streets, City of Camas, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Under CMC Chapter 8.44, a trailer is any vehicle without its own motive power that is drawn by a motor vehicle and carries essentially none of its weight on that vehicle.

    Source: Camas Municipal Code § 8.44.010, Definitions, City of Camas, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A recreational vehicle or trailer may not be parked in the front yard of a residence, apart from listed exceptions.

    Source: Camas Municipal Code § 10.08.047, Off-street recreational vehicle and trailer parking, City of Camas, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.

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Longview

Key rule: In Longview, no motor vehicle or trailer may stay parked in one place on a city street for more than 72 consecutive hours, whether or not the street is signed.

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Spokane

Spokane

Key rule: In Spokane, a storage container or dumpster in the street needs a city obstruction permit ($100 for 15 days, at least 24 hours' notice), and from November 15 to March 15 it must sit on the odd-numbered side of residential streets.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The City of Spokane says a storage container for household items can go in the street with an obstruction permit from the Development Services Center.

    Source: Code Enforcement Common Questions, City of Spokane, Code Enforcement. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Spokane's storage unit or dumpster street obstruction permit application lists a fee of $100 for 15 days.

    Source: Storage Unit or Dumpster Street Obstruction Permit Application, City of Spokane, Development Services Center. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The application requires at least 24 hours' notice and warns that issuing the permit may take up to three working days.

    Source: Storage Unit or Dumpster Street Obstruction Permit Application, City of Spokane, Development Services Center. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Pullman

Key rule: In Pullman, any private use of a public right-of-way, such as a container or dumpster in the street, needs a city right-of-way use permit, and applications are due at least 10 working days before you need it.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Pullman's code makes it unlawful to make private use of a public right-of-way without first getting a right-of-way use permit from the City.

    Source: Chapter 11.28 Right-of-Way Use Code, Pullman City Code, City of Pullman, Pullman City Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Right-of-way use permit applications must be submitted at least 10 working days before the permit is needed; expedited processing may cost extra.

    Source: Chapter 11.28 Right-of-Way Use Code, Pullman City Code, City of Pullman, Pullman City Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A Pullman right-of-way use application goes to the Public Works department and must give the location, a description of the use and its planned duration, along with the required fees.

    Source: Chapter 11.28 Right-of-Way Use Code, Pullman City Code, City of Pullman, Pullman City Code. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Spokane Valley

Key rule: In Spokane Valley, anything that creates an obstruction in a city right-of-way, such as a container or dumpster in the street, needs a city right-of-way permit, and the application must include a traffic control plan.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Unless an exemption applies, Spokane Valley requires a right-of-way permit from anyone whose construction work or other activity creates an obstruction in city rights-of-way.

    Source: Chapter 9.50: Rights-of-Way Permits and Enforcement, Spokane Valley Municipal Code, City of Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The city's right-of-way permit page says a traffic control plan must be submitted whenever a permit is required, and the city has pre-approved standard WSDOT and city plans.

    Source: Right-of-Way Permits, City of Spokane Valley, Permit Center. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A Spokane Valley right-of-way permit application must state, among other things, the period of time the right-of-way will be obstructed and include a traffic control plan.

    Source: Chapter 9.50: Rights-of-Way Permits and Enforcement, Spokane Valley Municipal Code, City of Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Tri-Cities

Kennewick

Key rule: In Kennewick, no vehicle may stay parked on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours, and commercial vehicles may park in the right-of-way for no more than two consecutive hours while doing business at that location.

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Pasco

Key rule: In Pasco, no vehicle with a maximum gross weight of 14,000 pounds or more may park on or off the street in a residential zone, except on residential streets while making deliveries.

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Richland

Key rule: In Richland, storage containers may not be placed on city right-of-way, and the city may remove one that is not promptly taken away at the owner or renter's expense.

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Walla Walla

Key rule: In Walla Walla, a vehicle used primarily for commercial purposes may not be parked on a roadway in a residential area for more than eight consecutive hours.

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Yakima

Yakima

Key rule: In Yakima, a dumpster or container placed on the street needs a right-of-way use permit from Engineering, and a short-term permit (under 30 days) costs $164.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Yakima's permit guidelines say occupying the right-of-way short-term, such as placing a dumpster on the street, requires a right-of-way use permit or license submitted through Engineering.

    Source: Permit Process Guidelines, City of Yakima, Code Administration. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A permit is required before using Yakima's public right-of-way for any private purpose.

    Source: Right of Way Use Permit, City of Yakima, Engineering Division. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Yakima's fee for a short-term right-of-way use permit (less than 30 days) is $164.

    Source: Right of Way Use Permit, City of Yakima, Engineering Division. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Bellingham

Bellingham

Key rule: In Bellingham, a dumpster or any other temporary use that interferes with the public's use of a street needs a temporary right-of-way use permit, and a vehicle wider than 80 inches may stop on a street only to load or unload.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In Bellingham, a temporary right-of-way use permit is required for any temporary use of a right-of-way that interferes with the public's free use of it.

    Source: Chapter 13.14 Temporary Right-of-Way Use Permits (BMC 13.14.030), City of Bellingham, Bellingham Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Bellingham's temporary right-of-way use permit rules cover encroachments tied to work on adjacent properties, including dumpsters, and other temporary uses by abutting owners or occupants.

    Source: Chapter 13.14 Temporary Right-of-Way Use Permits (BMC 13.14.010), City of Bellingham, Bellingham Municipal Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Bellingham's permit guide says temporary no-parking signs must go up 24 hours before a closure and must list the date and time no parking is allowed and a contact phone number.

    Source: Temporary Right-of-Way Use Permits (construction and related activities guide), City of Bellingham, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Mount Vernon

Key rule: In Mount Vernon, any private use of a public right-of-way needs a city right-of-way use permit first, and applications are due at least 30 days before the permit is needed.

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Wenatchee

Wenatchee

Key rule: In Wenatchee, a debris container can sit in a street parking space only with a police-issued special parking permit, which needs city engineering approval first.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The Wenatchee Police Department can issue annual or short-term special parking permits for commercial or service vehicles and debris containers in available on-street or off-street parking spaces.

    Source: Wenatchee City Code Chapter 8.55, Special Parking Permits, City of Wenatchee. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A special parking permit for a debris container is issued only after the city engineering department approves it.

    Source: Wenatchee City Code Chapter 8.55, Special Parking Permits, City of Wenatchee. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A short-term 30-day special parking permit costs $30 per month for each parking space occupied by each vehicle.

    Source: Wenatchee City Code Chapter 8.55, Special Parking Permits, City of Wenatchee. Checked October 21, 2026.

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Moses Lake

Key rule: In Moses Lake, parking is prohibited at all times in the loading zones listed in the city code, except while loading or unloading personal property or passengers.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    On the streets the code lists as loading zones, parking is prohibited at all times except while loading or unloading personal property or passengers.

    Source: Moses Lake Municipal Code § 10.12.035, Restricted Parking Areas, City of Moses Lake, WA (Municipal Code). Checked October 24, 2026.

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What to ask before delivery day

  • Can the container go in my driveway, and does that need a permit here?
  • If it has to go in the street, who applies for the permit: me or the container company?
  • How long can it stay, and how far ahead do I need to apply?
  • Are there placement limits, such as distance from corners, driveways or hydrants?
  • Can a rental truck park on my street while we load, and for how long?
  • If it snows, will the street be plowed, and where can the truck stand?

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