Dumpster Permit in Philadelphia
& How To Prepare for a Delivery

Customers are responsible to contact their local township or City to see if a dumpster permit is required.

For example, the City of Philadelphia requires the property owner to have an Equipment Placement Application, which enables the holder to place the container on the street or pavement. This permit is necessary because containers will often block the public right-of-way.

• Consider the size and type of dumpster you'll be using. Take measurements of the selected site to ensure it can accommodate the dimensions of the dumpster, leaving enough space for safe placement and easy access for loading and unloading., as well as
• Obtain permits an observe any local regulations or restrictions regarding dumpster placement.
• Choose a location that provides convenient access for waste disposal while minimizing interference with traffic flow and pedestrian access. The hoist on our truck requires a minimum of 15 feet in height clearance of any branches, utility wires or any structure to deliver and remove our equipment as well as 35 feet of open space to allow the dumpster to roll-off the back of the truck onto your driveway or parking lot.

• Customers need to prepare the location for where you need the dumpster placed. Remove any obstacles or debris from the site to create a clear and level surface for the dumpster. Trim back overhanging branches or vegetation that may interfere with placement or pickup.Wood planks or plywood must be placed on site so the wheels of the dumpster can be placed on the wood to prevent any damage to driveway or paved surfaces.
• Ensure the selected site has stable ground that can support the weight of the dumpster, especially if it will be placed on grass or soft soil. Avoid areas prone to flooding or erosion.Placing dumpsters on grass or soft surfaces will cause damage to those surfaces.

Let us know if you are disposing of these materials and we can make sure to provide you with the appropriate dumpster.

• Spoiled food
• Friable or non-friable asbestos
• Electronic recycling
• Concrete or asphalt recycling
• Wastewater sludge
• Certified destruction
  

1. Do not throw any non-acceptable waste (click here for a list of unacceptable waste items) into the dumpster.

2. Load the dumpster from the front (far end).

3. Put large and bulky items in first.

4. Breakdown big items before putting them in the dumpster.

5. Flatten boxes.

6. Fill in the gaps.

7. Distribute all material evenly and level with the top rail of the dumpster. Do not overfill the dumpster.

8. Dumpsters for heavy material such as concrete or asphalt may only be loaded ¾ full.