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In observance of Independence Day, DOB will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025; no construction will be allowed on this day without an after-hours permit. You may report illegal construction here or by calling 311. Also as part of online system enhancements, the Permit Wizard will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from 10:00 pm EST on Thursday, July 3, 2025, through 7:00 am EST Saturday, July 5, 2025.

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File a Complaint for Trash Truck Noise

Trash Truck Noise
Trash collection by private haulers is prohibited between the hours of 9 pm and 7 am in residential, special purpose, or waterfront zones, or within 300 feet of any of these zones. These rules do not apply to Department of Public Works vehicles, only private trash collection companies.

Trash truck noise is enforced by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). To file a complaint concerning trash truck noise, contact DLCP.

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