Brevard County, FL Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- unincorporated Brevard roll-off containers
- Permit term
- one year from issuance
- Placement hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. only
- Governing law
- Brevard County Code §§ 94-91 to 94-97
- Not covered
- cities like Titusville, Cocoa have own rules
Summary
Placing a roll-off or commercial dumpster on unincorporated Brevard property requires a county permit: operating without one is a code violation, and permits run one year from issuance.
(d)It is a violation of this Code for anyone to place a roll-off container for the storage and removal of construction, demolition or landclearing debris on any real property in the unincorporated area of the county without a valid permit for such activity from the board of county commissioners.(e)It shall be unlawful for any person to carry on the business of collection of recyclable materials from residential improved real properties in the unincorporated area of the county without first entering into a collection contract with the board of county commissioners as authorized in section 94-91. (Code 1979, § 12-15; Ord. No. 95-15, § 2, 4-4-95; Ord. No. 97-25, § 1, 7-22-97; Ord. No. 08-42, § 11, 10-14-08; Ord. No. 14-03, § 11, 1-28-14; Ord. No. 24-12, § 14, 7-9-24)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
Brevard County requires anyone placing a roll-off container for construction, demolition, or landclearing debris in unincorporated areas to hold a permit from the Solid Waste Management director (§ 94-92, § 94-93). Applications need proof of insurance, a business tax receipt, and the permit fee; permits run one year and can be revoked for violations. Permitted haulers may not place or pick up containers before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. except during a declared emergency (§ 94-97(15)). Incorporated cities like Titusville and Cocoa set their own separate dumpster rules.
Violations & Fines
Placing an unpermitted roll-off container is a Code violation. The director can deny or revoke permits for false applications, condition violations, refused inspections, unpaid disposal fees, or other law violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to place a roll-off dumpster in unincorporated Brevard County?
How long does a Brevard County roll-off permit last?
Can a roll-off container be dropped off or picked up at night?
Sources & Official References
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