Dumpster permit rules in Delaware, Ohio
- Permit required
- Yes, on the street
- Fee
- $35
- Time limit
- Not posted
- Issuing office
- Public Works
- Phone
- 740-203-1810
- Application
- City street permit guide
- Checked
- Nov 11, 2026
Delaware requires a street permit for a dumpster on the street. The city's form lists the permit as Dumpster/Storage Pod.
Permit
The permit is a street permit in the Dumpster/Storage Pod category. The city's 2023 guide puts dumpsters in the 2 to 5 day review group.
Permit fee
The fee is $35. It was $25 until the city raised it on Feb 1, 2026. The one fee covers the application and the inspection. The city charges double when work starts without a permit.
Time limit
The city's documents do not state how long a dumpster can stay.
Where to apply
Public Works handles the permit. The phone number is 740-203-1810. The email address is [email protected].
Placement and markings
The city's documents do not say where the dumpster has to sit. They do not say if reflectors are required.
Who applies
The applicant has to be the person who signs and submits the application.