Norman’s zoning code, section 36-562 (Portable Storage Containers and Roll-Off Trash Containers), sets these rules for a roll-off dumpster:

• No building permit in effect: the container may not be placed on a lot for more than 30 days unless the City authorizes it in writing.
• Residential zones: place it on the driveway or other approved pavement. It may not extend into the public right-of-way.

Separately, section 15-704 of the City’s offenses code says no one may block or obstruct a public sidewalk, street, alley or other passageway by leaving an article or structure there, unless they hold an express permit under the City Code. In practice that means a container on the street or curb strip needs City permission first, so ask before you book. Sources: Code of Ordinances, City of Norman (sections 36-562 and 15-704) and section 15-704.

The City’s Development Services fee schedule (August 2026 version) does not list a fee named for dumpsters. It does list charges that can come with a project that needs a dumpster:

• Right-of-way fee: $30.00
• Demolition permit: $20.00 for the first story and $12.50 for each additional story
• Repair permit: $50.00
• Building permit: $0.14 per square foot of project area, for additions, alterations and new construction

Whether the right-of-way fee applies to a container set on a street is a question for Norman Development Services, so ask before delivery. Source: City of Norman Development Services Division Fee Schedule.

If your job is a garage cleanout or a few loads of remodel debris, the City of Norman Transfer Station at 3901 Chautauqua Ave is open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Posted rates:

• Residential rate (show a current City of Norman utility bill): $13.00 for up to 600 pounds, or $40.00 per ton. Accepted items include home remodel debris, fence panels, household trash, furniture and appliances with the Freon removed.
• Standard rate (non-residents and commercial waste): $80.00 for up to 600 pounds, or $92.00 per ton. Accepted items include commercial demolition debris, lumber, sheetrock, shingles and metal.
• Rental property: waste brought in by the owner is charged the standard rate.
• Mattresses: residents get one free mattress or set per day, then $25.00 each; non-residents pay $25.00 per set.

Yard waste goes to the Norman Compost Facility at 3450 S Jenkins Ave, and hazardous waste goes to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3803 Chautauqua Ave. Rates and hours can change, so check the City page before you go. Source: City of Norman Transfer Station.

The City lists these as prohibited items at the Norman Transfer Station. A dumpster provider will give you its own list, and it may be stricter:

• Tires, batteries, paint and waste oil
• Dirt or soil, asphalt and large chunks of concrete
• Asbestos, bulk liquids, hazardous and toxic waste (cleaning chemicals, pool chemicals, televisions, computers and phones)
• Microwave ovens and fluorescent lamps
• Metal or lumber longer than 8 feet
• Explosives, ammunition, animals and sewage sludge

The City hauls its own collected trash to the Oklahoma Landfill at 7600 SW 15th Street in Oklahoma City. Ask your rental company which facility it uses and what weight limit is included. Source: City of Norman Transfer Station.

We did not find a published rental price from a Norman company that we could check, so we are not listing one. What we can point to is the City’s posted disposal rates above. Roll-off prices depend on the size, how many days you keep it, the included weight, and the distance to the disposal site. When you compare quotes, ask each company for:

• The total price including delivery, pickup and disposal
• Included weight and the charge for each extra ton
• Rental days included and the charge for extra days
• Placement rules for your address, including driveway protection

Send one request to compare quotes for your exact address and project.