Centennial, CO Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Property-line setback
- 5 feet minimum
- Unpermitted residential stay
- 7 days
- Screened residential stay
- up to 1 year
- Public property
- requires Public Works ROW permit
- Multi-family use
- permanent dumpster allowed
Summary
Centennial bans dumpsters on public property without a right-of-way permit and limits residential dumpsters to seven days unless screened, always at least five feet from any property line.
(a)It is unlawful for any person to place a dumpster on any residential property except where...the dumpster is directly associated with and necessary for an activity being conducted pursuant to a valid and effective building permit...Any such dumpster must be removed within seven (7) days of the expiration of the building permit...(b)A dumpster located on residential property pursuant to this Section may not be placed within five (5) feet of any property line or public right-of-way.
Full Breakdown
Under Centennial Municipal Code Article 5 of Chapter 7, dumpsters cannot go on public property without a City of Centennial Public Works right-of-way permit. On residential property, a dumpster tied to a building permit must leave within seven days of that permit expiring; without a building permit it can stay seven days, or up to one year if placed behind the principal building and screened from the right-of-way. Multi-family properties may keep a dumpster permanently for routine trash service. Every placement must stay at least five feet from any property line or public right-of-way.
Violations & Fines
Placing a dumpster on public property without a Public Works right-of-way permit, or violating the residential time limit or five-foot setback, is a minor offense fined under Municipal Code Section 1-4-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep a dumpster in my driveway for a home renovation?
Can I just set a dumpster out at the curb?
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