Yes, you do need a permit to place a roll off dumpster on the street in La Jolla, California. According to the City of San Diego, a Traffic Control Permit is required for all work encroaching into the public right-of-way, including the placement of a temporary dumpster. This permit allows for the temporary use of a street, sidewalk, or parking lane for business purposes You can apply for a permit to place a dumpster on the street in La Jolla on the City of San Diego's website. Here are the steps to follow: Review the OpenDSD User Guide for Traffic Control Permits. Read the requirements for PDF file uploads. Not following these requirements will delay project review and approval. Download and complete the following documents: Traffic Control Plan/Permit Form (DS-269) Project Contacts Information (DS-345) Submit a Traffic Control Plan. A Noise Permit may be required. Your PDF documents must meet the upload requirements mentioned in step Apply for the permit. You will be required to upload the completed documents from Step 3. Submitting without all the requirements will result in delays. The direct link to apply for the permit is: Apply for the permit​.