Building Permit - Container & Pad Requirements
The Solid Waste and Recycling Division and the building permit process requires a pad for the trash and recycling containers to sit on, with an approach loading area in front of the pad for the equipment. The pad and approach are to be constructed of a minimum thickness of 8" concrete with proper sub-grade preparation.
The container sizes are 2 cubic yard through 8 cubic yard. The 4 to 8 yard containers are front-loading style. All 2 cubic yard containers must be rear-loading in style. All containers must be equipped with lids. The container pad and approach shall be accessible to the City’s collection vehicles. The collection vehicles shall have a clear approach, unobstructed by parked vehicles curb islands and low hanging wires or tree limbs.
There must be an adequate turning radius for maneuvering the collection vehicles thereby avoiding an unsafe situation where a vehicle would have to back onto public streets or into parking areas. The solid waste vehicle dimensions are: Length - 30 feet, Width - 10 feet. The vehicles require a 50 foot turning radius.
Container pad & approach dimensions required per container size:
All enclosures for each dumpster size should be 15' x 12' unless otherwise approved by Solid Waste.
Trash enclosures shall be screened with materials that are compatible with and complementary to the principal structure, with access not visible from the street. It will be the responsibility of the property owner or manager to ensure that the gates are open prior to the arrival of the collection vehicles and closing after the service.
Plats shall show dedicated space for container pads and approaches as well as an adequate number of pads for solid waste containers and future recycling.
The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is available to assist in determining the adequate service level for the project or answer any questions you may have. Please contact the person below for any questions you may have.
Commercial Solid Waste Representative
City of Fayetteville
Solid Waste Division
1560 South Happy Hollow Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479/575-8397
solidwaste@ci.fayetteville.ar.us