Street vs driveway placement in Duncanville
Driveway (private property): No permit is published for placing a roll-off on your own driveway or private property in Duncanville. The container may not block the sidewalk or right-of-way, and city code requires containers to display the provider's name and phone in 2-inch letters, which ours do.
Street / right-of-way: Duncanville regulates street placement through its Right-of-Way permit program. City code (Sec. 17-3 and 17-4) prohibits placing obstructions on public streets without authorization, and blocking the right-of-way with a container falls under the ROW permit framework. Apply online through the My Government Online (MGO) portal before delivery day; permits run 14 days, with extensions at (972) 780-5000.
Handled by: Public Works Department, Administration and Engineering Division, City of Duncanville, 203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116, phone (972) 780-5000, via the MGO portal.
Fee: The City's official ROW permit page currently states there is no fee for the registration or permit. Confirm current practice with Public Works at (972) 780-5000.
Where does the debris legally go?
| Facility | Type | Location | Gate fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Landfill (Waste Management) | landfill (MSW + construction debris) | 1201 N. Central St., Ferris, TX, about 19 miles southeast | The City of Duncanville's own solid-waste FAQ directs construction debris here; the city references an approximate $35 fee for construction loads (confirm current rates) |
| McCommas Bluff Landfill (City of Dallas) | Type I municipal landfill | 5100 Youngblood Rd., Dallas, about 13 miles east via I-20 | Commercial gate rate $43.60/ton plus $2/ton environmental and $2/ton processing fees; $40 surcharge for uncovered loads (verified Aug 2026) |
| City of Grand Prairie Landfill | municipal landfill (open to the public) | 1102 MacArthur Blvd., Grand Prairie, about 13 miles northwest | Non-resident/commercial loads approximately $40/ton with a $10 minimum (call to confirm) |
Local rules worth knowing
- Duncanville's city trash contractor will NOT collect construction or remodeling debris. City code Sec. 10-9 makes it the owner's responsibility and explicitly allows contracting with a third party, which is exactly what a roll-off rental is.
- The city's bulk/brush pickup is capped at 10 cubic yards twice per month (north of Wheatland Rd: weeks 1 and 3; south: weeks 2 and 4). Anything bigger is when a roll-off saves you.
- Bulk pickup excludes tires, electronics, hazardous waste, and all construction debris, even on your scheduled week.
- Residential trash here is bag-based (30-gallon bags, 35 lbs max, twice weekly). There is no city cart big enough for a remodel or estate cleanout.
- Roll-off loads must travel covered and containers must be marked with the provider's name and phone in 2-inch letters (city code Sec. 10-8).
Frequently asked questions
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Last updated: August 2026 · Prices and local rules verified for Duncanville and surrounding cities.