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Philadelphia dumpster quotes, and what the city requires
Tell us the size and the ZIP code. We pass your request to roll-off companies that serve Philadelphia, and they quote you directly. 24 roll-off and junk-removal companies list an address in Philadelphia itself.
Philadelphia street permit, in short
Construction Dumpster License (L&I) + Right-of-Way Permit (Dept. of Streets), from L&I (license); Dept. of Streets Permit Unit 215-686-5500 (street placement).
Fee: Construction Dumpster License $75 per 3 dumpsters (or fraction) per year, paid by the hauler; Streets right-of-way permit fee not published on the page
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
Common questions
Driveway dumpster: permit or no permit?
In Philadelphia, the permit is about public space: the street, the sidewalk, the parkway. Keep the container on your own driveway and the city permit normally doesn't come into it. Check HOA or condo rules separately.
Who applies for the street permit?
License held by the dumpster company, RFID medallion on every dumpster, renew yearly, must be current on city taxes. Street placement needs a separate Streets Dept permit.
Is there a permit fee?
Construction Dumpster License $75 per 3 dumpsters (or fraction) per year, paid by the hauler; Streets right-of-way permit fee not published on the page
Where Philadelphia trash goes
18 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including Cinnaminson Landfill Solar, Fort Mifflin Disposal Area, Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill, Casella. See the list.
What size fits your job
Most Philadelphia home cleanouts fit a 20-yard container, about 6 to 8 pickup loads. Roofing and concrete jobs need a smaller box with a higher weight allowance. All five sizes.