If your dumpster sits on private property, like a driveway or a paved pad, you generally don't need a City permit in Bothell. If any part of it sits in a street, alley, or sidewalk, it's a use of the public right-of-way, and the City regulates that.
Bothell's code requires a public area use permit for any use of a public street, sidewalk, or other public place. Applications go to the City's Public Works director, and a permitted use must leave at least five feet of sidewalk open at all times. The City's forms list includes a temporary right-of-way use form for storage containers and pods.
Apply through the Bothell Permit Center on the main floor of City Hall, 18415 101st Ave NE. The counter is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. Call 425-806-6400 to ask about fees and timing for your spot.
Bothell also runs garbage and bin service through a City franchise. The contract covers temporary drop-box containers, with an exception for construction debris hauled by contractors in the course of their own work. Before you book, your account manager will confirm how the franchise rule applies to your project and help you reach the right City contact.