As an expert in the field, I am often asked about the process of obtaining a permit for a dumpster in Philadelphia. The short answer is yes, you do need a permit. But let's dive deeper into the specifics of what this entails. First and foremost, it's important to understand that a permit is required for both private property and public right of way placement. This means that whether you are looking to place a dumpster on your own property or on the street or sidewalk, you will need to obtain a permit. The specific type of permit needed for dumpster placement is called a construction container license.
This license is required for any company or individual looking to rent or maintain garbage containers for construction purposes. This includes both construction companies and dumpster rental companies. It's worth noting that one license can cover all of the garbage containers in a company's fleet. However, there is a separate fee for each individual container. This means that if you have multiple dumpsters on a single job site, you will need to pay a fee for each one. Now, let's talk about the cost of obtaining a dumpster permit in Philadelphia.
The price of your garbage container includes filling it only once within the tonnage allowance and the days of use allowed. This means that you will need to carefully plan out your dumpster usage to ensure that you are not exceeding the tonnage allowance or using it for more days than allowed.
