Concrete removal in Auburn
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Auburn does sidewalks differently from many of its neighbors. The city's transportation FAQ says plainly that "the City is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk pavement," which changes who pays when a panel out front cracks or lifts. There are exceptions, and they are worth knowing before you hire anyone.
Auburn also reaches into Pierce County, and the city has published a note that settles where residents on that side can take their waste. This page covers both, plus the city's rule on who may work in the street. When you are ready, send us the details and we pass your job to one local concrete removal company, free for you.
Local facts for Auburn
- City maintains sidewalk pavement
- Auburn says the City is responsible for maintaining sidewalk pavement, while owners clear snow, ice and vegetation and pay to repair damage caused by private vegetation. Source: City of Auburn: Transportation Frequently Asked Questions
- Licensed and bonded contractor
- Any work in Auburn's public right-of-way must be done by a licensed and bonded contractor. Type B right-of-way permits cover use under 30 days; Type C covers 30 days to five years. Source: City of Auburn: Permits, Licenses & Inspections
- Pierce County residents and King County stations
- Auburn residents living in Pierce County can use King County transfer station collection sites. Source: City of Auburn: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Disposal
Who fixes the sidewalk in Auburn
The city maintains the sidewalk pavement. The property owner still has to clear snow, ice and vegetation in front of the property, and if private vegetation damages the sidewalk, the owner is responsible for the repair. A root from your own tree lifting a panel is therefore your bill, while ordinary wear is the city's.
The landscape strip between the sidewalk and the street is the owner's to maintain, even though Auburn says it sits within city-owned right-of-way. Before planting trees there, the city asks residents to use its online reporting system so staff can check sight lines.
Street work needs a licensed, bonded contractor
Auburn's permit page says "any work in the public right-of-way, must be done by a licensed and bonded contractor." If your driveway apron or curb cut is coming out, that rules out doing the street end yourself, even if you are happy to break out the rest.
The city issues shorter and longer right-of-way permits. Type B permits are for use of the right-of-way for less than 30 days, and Type C permits run from 30 days to five years. Construction permits are processed electronically and need drawings, plans and a short description of the project. For questions, Auburn's FAQ names its Right-of-Way Specialist at 253-804-3120.
- Driveway apron, curb or sidewalk: right-of-way work, licensed and bonded contractor
- Patio, walkway or slab inside the lot: private work
- Dumpster in the street during the job: ask the city whether a short-term permit applies
The Pierce County side of Auburn
King County's solid waste facilities page tells Pierce County residents to contact their local government for service. Auburn's own waste page answers that for its residents: "Auburn Pierce County residents can utilize the King County transfer station collection sites." So a homeowner in the Pierce County part of the city is not shut out of the King County system.
If a removal company is hauling the debris, it will usually take concrete to a recycler instead. Our guide on where to dump concrete in the Seattle area explains the size and rebar rules those yards use.
Questions about concrete removal in Auburn
Who is responsible for sidewalk repair in Auburn, WA?
The city maintains the sidewalk pavement. The owner is responsible if private vegetation, such as roots from a tree on the property, damages it, and for keeping it clear of snow, ice and vegetation.
Can I do driveway work in the street myself in Auburn?
No. Auburn says any work in the public right-of-way must be done by a licensed and bonded contractor. Work entirely on your own lot is not covered by that rule.
I live in the Pierce County part of Auburn. Can I use King County transfer stations?
Yes. The City of Auburn says its Pierce County residents can use the King County transfer station collection sites.
Who maintains the planting strip between the sidewalk and the street in Auburn?
The property owner, even though the strip is within city-owned right-of-way, according to the city's transportation FAQ.
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