Dumpster permit rules and prices in the Columbus, Ohio area
This guide lists the dumpster permit rule for each city near Columbus with 10,000 or more people. Each city's listing gives the fee, the time limit and the office that issues the permit.
Index of cities
| City | Rule for a dumpster on the street | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 903 Occupancy permit | $100 to apply |
| Newark | Street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | Not posted |
| Dublin | Street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | $450 on the non-residential form |
| Delaware | Dumpster/Storage Pod permit | $35 |
| Grove City | Not allowed on the street at houses | No fee listed |
| Reynoldsburg | Not listed | |
| Lancaster | Limited occupancy permit | Not in the code |
| Hilliard | Street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | Not posted |
| Westerville | POD/dumpster right of way permit | Not posted |
| Upper Arlington | Not allowed on the street | No permit on private property |
| Gahanna | Right-of-way permit | Plan review fee, amount not posted |
| Marysville | Street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | Not posted |
| Pickerington | Not listed in this guide | |
| Whitehall | Storage pod permit only | Not posted |
| Pataskala | Not listed in this guide | |
| Worthington | Not listed in this guide | |
| Powell | Not listed in this guide | |
| Circleville | Not listed in this guide | |
| Bexley | Not listed in this guide | |
| New Albany | Street permit, Dumpster/Storage Unit box | $75 to apply |
| Heath | Not listed in this guide | |
| London | Not listed in this guide | |
| Canal Winchester | Not listed in this guide |
The full permit table adds time limits and a source link for each city.
Columbus
Columbus requires a 903 Occupancy permit for a dumpster on the street, in an alley or on the sidewalk. The application fee is $100. Review takes 3 to 10 business days. The permit covers 7 days unless a longer period is approved in advance. The Columbus page has the details.
Suburbs
Delaware charges $35, up from $25 before Feb 1, 2026. New Albany charges $75 and asks for proof of insurance. Lancaster requires reflective tape on the dumpster. Westerville has one approval for the street and another for a private lot. Upper Arlington does not allow dumpsters on the street. Grove City does not allow them there at houses.
Cities with no posted rule
Nine cities in the index have no dumpster rule listed in this guide. A missing rule does not mean a dumpster on the street is allowed. The city office is the source for a current answer.
Disposal
In Franklin County, dumpster debris goes to the county landfill in Grove City. The landfill charges $39.75 a ton. Columbus bulk pickup does not take building materials, so remodeling debris needs a dumpster. See landfill rates and bulk pickup.