The temporary obstruction of any Village street, alley, parkway, or sidewalk requires a permit. Additionally, the temporary storage of any equipment on private property requires a permit.
Dumpsters / Roll-off receptacles may be placed on the public right-of-way with the following conditions:
- A Completed and Signed Permit Application (link below)
- Dumpster is not placed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
- Not placed within 25 feet of a crosswalk
- Not placed within 10 feet of a private driveway
- Must be located in a legal parking area on the street
- Must be protected by a barricade with flashing lights
- Clearly marked with the name and 24-hour phone number of the owner
- Free of graffiti
- Owned and placed by a company that is licensed and bonded with the Village. View the contractor licensing requirements to obtain a copy of the application.
- Applicant pays the $350 per month application fee
- Applicant pays the $350 deposit
Dumpster permits are valid for a maximum of 120 days and may be extended with the approval of the Village.
This application is a fillable PDF and can be printed and submitted to the Village for review.
Permit application
Work hours in the Village of River Forest:
- 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Saturdays
- No work on Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas