In the City of Erie, yes, even on your own driveway: City Code § 1129.03 requires the City’s prior approval for every temporary dumpster. Here is what the code says, who to call, and how the townships around Erie differ.
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Guides for Erie homeowners and contractors
Everything here comes from the City of Erie’s, the townships’ and PA DEP’s own published rules, with the phone numbers you need.
Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel or whole-house cleanout? Here is how we size each one, and why heavy debris always goes in a smaller box.
TVs and computers, lead-acid batteries, loads of leaves, liquids, tires, paint, fridges with the gas in and asbestos all have their own rules in Pennsylvania. Here is the list, and where each one goes instead in Erie County.





