Dumpster Rental in Erie, PA

The City of Erie is stricter than its neighbours. City Code § 1129.03, item QOL-10, says each temporary dumpster, whether it is placed on private property, in a public right-of-way or on any other City property, must have the City of Erie’s prior approval, and the quality-of-life ticket for skipping it is $100; an unpaid ticket goes to the Magisterial District Judge, where a conviction under § 1129.10 carries $300 to $1,000. QOL-35 carries the same $100 ticket for anything that obstructs a street, alley, driveway apron or sidewalk. The code does not say which office gives the approval and the City publishes no form, fee or time limit for it, so before a drop we call Code Enforcement (City Hall Room 407, 626 State Street, (814) 870-1473) or the Bureau of Engineering (Room 400, (814) 870-1371). If a construction job has to close the sidewalk, that is a separate sidewalk closure permit from the Bureau of Engineering under § 719.11, good for up to 90 days with one 90-day extension, and a container taking metered spaces needs the Erie Parking Authority on board. We handle the calls as part of your booking.