Dumpster permit rules in Whitehall Township, PA

Permit requirement

Whitehall Township issues a dumpster permit for the street only when the property has no driveway or off-street parking. The Police Department and the Bureau of Public Works issue it.

Permit fee

The fee is on the township fee schedule. The amount is not shown in this guide.

Time limit

The permit allows up to 30 days in a row unless the township approves more.

Application

The application goes to the Whitehall Township Police Department and the Bureau of Public Works. It includes a map that shows where the dumpster will sit. It also includes proof of liability insurance.

Placement rules

The street must be at least 30 feet wide from curb to curb and have no parking restrictions. The dumpster sits in front of the property it serves. A lot that is too narrow needs written permission from the owner of the property next door.

The dumpster stays off the sidewalk.

Dumpster requirements

The dumpster may be no wider than 8 feet. It needs reflective tape and flashing caution lights. It shows the owner's name and a 24-hour emergency contact.

The dumpster stays covered when it is not in use. It must not leak, overflow or let debris blow away.

Penalties

The fine is up to $1,000 plus costs. Each day counts as a separate offense.

Curbside pickup

Whitehall Township does not pick up construction debris at the curb.