How to Apply for a Lexington Lane Blockage Permit for Your Dumpster (Step-by-Step)
How to Apply for a Lexington Lane Blockage Permit for Your Dumpster (Step-by-Step)
To apply for Lexington's Lane Blockage Permit for a street-placed dumpster, submit a free application through the City of Lexington's online form or downloadable PDF, along with a basic traffic control plan showing the dumpster's placement. LFUCG's Traffic Engineering division reviews and issues the permit before your delivery date. Submitting a few business days ahead of your planned delivery helps avoid delays, since the permit must be in hand before the container is placed on the street.
Step 1: Confirm You Actually Need This Permit
If your dumpster fits entirely on your own driveway or private property, you can skip this permit altogether. It only applies when part of the container sits on a public street, sidewalk, or alley. If you're not sure which situation applies to you, our full breakdown covers it: Do I Need a Permit to Rent a Dumpster in Lexington?
Step 2: Choose How to Apply
The City of Lexington offers two ways to submit your Lane Blockage Permit application, and both are free:
- Apply online through the city's Formstack application form
- Apply by PDF if you prefer a downloadable, printable version
Either path goes to the same place: LFUCG's Traffic Engineering division, which reviews and issues all lane blockage permits for Fayette County.
Step 3: Prepare a Traffic Control Plan
Every application requires a basic traffic control plan — essentially a simple diagram showing where the dumpster will sit relative to the street, sidewalk, and any lanes affected. This doesn't need to be complicated. The city provides a sample traffic control plan you can reference, and helpfully, a dumpster-specific placement guide that walks through exactly what reviewers are looking for when the blockage is for a container rather than a construction closure or event.
Step 4: Submit and Wait for Review
Once your application and traffic control plan are ready, submit through whichever method you chose. Because the permit must be approved before your dumpster is delivered to the street, it's worth submitting a few business days ahead of your planned delivery date rather than waiting until the last minute — especially if your delivery is time-sensitive.
Step 5: Keep the Permit On-Site During the Blockage
Once approved, keep a copy of your permit accessible for the duration your dumpster sits in the street. If a code enforcement officer or resident has a question about the blockage, having proof of an approved permit on hand resolves it immediately.
Contact Information
Traffic Engineering
101 E. Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(859) 425-2255
lexcall@lexingtonky.gov
Permit Application — Quick Answers
Is there really no fee for this permit?
Correct — the Lane Blockage Permit is free of charge through the City of Lexington. It's mandatory when blocking any portion of a street, but there's no cost to apply.
What if I need the dumpster on the street for more than a few days?
Longer blockages are handled through the same application — just be accurate about your expected timeframe when you apply so the permit covers your full rental period.
Can Dumpstar help me with this application?
Call us before you book if street placement might be necessary. We can help you think through placement and timing so your delivery lines up with your permit approval.
Planning a dumpster delivery in Lexington, KY? Dumpstar Hauling & Dumpster Rental can help you figure out placement, permits, and timing before you book. Call or text 859-684-0202.
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