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Northampton County / population 22,606 (2024 est.)

Palmer Township: dumpster on the street

Palmer Township gives a dumpster 15 days on the street, half of what Easton next door allows. The Police Department issues the permit, and it must be in hand five days before delivery.

The rule, as written

  • Dumpster: 15 days unless police say otherwise. Portable storage container: 7 days, renewals 7 days.
  • At least 15 feet from any hydrant, firefighting equipment, intersection or traffic control device.
  • Reflectors or reflective tape in the roadway; nothing in the travel lane.
  • Dumpsters covered when not in use; no load above the solid sides.
  • Sidewalk placement only with police permission written on the permit.
  • Snow emergency routes: the township can order removal at once, at the renter's cost.
  • Fee: set by Board of Supervisors resolution (amount not read). Fine: up to $600 plus costs per day.

Order of steps

  1. Apply to the Palmer Township Police Department at least five days before the drop.
  2. Pick a spot 15 feet or more from hydrants, corners and traffic signals.
  3. Post the permit on the street side before the box lands.
  4. Plan the pickup for day 15 (dumpster) or day 7 (pod), or renew.

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