When the container stays on private property, such as your driveway or a fenced lot, you won't need a City permit in Lynwood. Once any part of it sits in a street, alley, or sidewalk, you need a permit first.
The City's rules don't allow anyone to place an obstruction in a public street, parkway, or sidewalk without a permit, and a dumpster counts. Apply through the Public Works Department, which issues its Public Works permit for work in the public right-of-way. Once issued, the permit is good for six months.
The City doesn't post the fee online, and staff give you the processing time after you file. Its rules allow up to 60 days for a decision on a complete application, which is an outer limit, not the usual wait.
Public Works is at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 310-603-0220, extension 801. The office is closed Fridays, so a Thursday question may wait until Monday. Your account manager can help you reach the right City contact.