Dumpster permit rules by town near Columbus, Ohio
The table lists the dumpster permit rule for each city near Columbus, from largest to smallest. Most rules apply to a dumpster on the street. A rule for a driveway or yard appears in the same row.
| City | Type of rule | Rule | Fee | Time limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield counties, 933,263 people | dumpster rule | A 903 Occupancy permit is required for a dumpster on the street, in an alley or on the sidewalk. | $100 application fee (city rules dated Jan 7, 2019) | 7 days, unless a longer period is approved in advance | How to apply for a 903 Occupancy permit (City of Columbus) 903 rules and regulations, Jan 7, 2019 City of Columbus right of way permit page Columbus trash code, Title 13, revised 9/16/25 Franklin County Public Health solid waste rules |
| Newark Licking County, 51,424 people | street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | The Division of Engineering issues permits to use the street. Its page does not mention dumpsters. | Not on the city's page | The city asks for at least 2 weeks for approval | City of Newark engineering and zoning page |
| Dublin Franklin, Delaware, Union counties, 49,456 people | street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | A permit is required for work along the street. The form does not mention dumpsters. | $450 on the non-residential form (version 1/2/2024). No residential fee is listed here. | 6 months | City of Dublin street permit form, non-residential, 2024 |
| Delaware Delaware County, 46,521 people | dumpster rule | A street permit is required. The city's form lists it as Dumpster/Storage Pod. | $35 since Feb 1, 2026 (was $25) | Not posted | City of Delaware street permit guide, 6/23/2023 edition City of Delaware notice on fee changes, Jan 30, 2026 |
| Grove City Franklin County, 44,019 people | dumpster rule | At a house, the dumpster stays on the property and off the street. A remodel dumpster sits on pavement. One dumpster is allowed at a time. | No fee listed | 3 months a year for a remodel, unless the Chief Building Official approves more in writing | Grove City code, section 1137.20, Dumpsters |
| Reynoldsburg Franklin, Fairfield, Licking counties, 42,897 people | not listed | Reynoldsburg's dumpster rule is not listed in this guide. | No city page listed | ||
| Lancaster Fairfield County, 41,671 people | dumpster rule | A limited occupancy permit is required for a dumpster on the street. The dumpster company can hold the permit. | Not in the code | Not in the code | Lancaster city code, street permit rules |
| Hilliard Franklin County, 38,832 people | street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | A permit is required for any work between the sidewalk and the street. Dumpsters are not mentioned. City Hall is at 614-876-7361. | Not on the city's page | Not posted | City of Hilliard engineering page |
| Westerville Franklin, Delaware counties, 38,612 people | dumpster rule | A dumpster on the street needs a POD/dumpster right of way permit. On a private lot, the city lists a POD/dumpster zoning certificate. | No fee posted for dumpsters | Not posted | City of Westerville forms and online portals City of Westerville, submit a permit |
| Upper Arlington Franklin County, 36,140 people | dumpster rule | Dumpsters are not allowed on the street. A dumpster on private property needs no permit. | No charge on private property | The dumpster has to be emptied once it is full | City of Upper Arlington property maintenance FAQ |
| Gahanna Franklin County, 35,544 people | dumpster rule | Any dumpster on the street needs a right-of-way permit from the Department of Engineering. | A plan review fee applies. The rules do not give the amount. | 6 months at most | City of Gahanna street permit rules, effective 04/24/2024 |
| Marysville Union County, 29,276 people | street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | A right-of-way permit is required for any work along the street. Dumpsters are not mentioned. | Not on the city's page | Not posted. Inspections are scheduled at least 24 hours ahead. | City of Marysville street work forms |
| Pickerington Fairfield, Franklin counties, 25,814 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| Whitehall Franklin County, 19,940 people | storage pods only | Storage pods need a permit from the Service Department. The city's page does not mention dumpsters. The Public Service Department takes permit questions at 614-237-8612. | Not posted | Storage pods are limited to 7 days in a row, or 14 days in any 180 | City of Whitehall building guidelines |
| Pataskala Licking County, 18,493 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| Worthington Franklin County, 14,649 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| Powell Delaware County, 14,613 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| Circleville Pickaway County, 14,433 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| Bexley Franklin County, 12,793 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| New Albany Franklin, Licking counties, 11,604 people | dumpster rule | A street permit is required. The city's form has a Dumpster/Storage Unit box. | $75 application fee | 6 months, with extensions of up to 90 days each | City of New Albany street permit application, REV 9/26 |
| Heath Licking County, 10,822 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| London Madison County, 10,743 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| Canal Winchester Fairfield, Franklin counties, 10,060 people | not listed | Not listed in this guide. | No city page on dumpsters | ||
| Franklin County, outside any city county roads | street permit, dumpsters not mentioned | On a county road, the County Engineer requires a permit to place anything in the right-of-way. Dumpsters are not mentioned by name. The page does not cover township roads. | Free | Not posted | Franklin County Engineer, right-of-way permits |
Rows marked "dumpsters not mentioned"
These cities require a permit for work along the street. Their pages do not say if a dumpster at the curb counts as work. The city's engineering or service office decides.
Cities with no posted rule
A missing rule does not mean no permit is needed. A dumpster in a parking lane could still count as work on the street. In Columbus and Lancaster, the company that supplies the dumpster is allowed to hold the permit.
Townships
Washington, Violet, Jackson, Orange and Norwich townships are not cities, so they are not in the table. A township road can belong to the township, the county or the state. In Franklin County, the County Engineer handles county roads, and its permits are free.
Population numbers are US Census Bureau 2024 estimates. Rules are as posted on Nov 11, 2026.