# Dumpster Permit Application

- Summary: Overview This document is a Dumpster Permit Application for the City of Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is used to request permission to place a dumpster on public property (street, avenue, or sidewalk).…
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Overview This document is a Dumpster Permit Application for the City of Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is used to request permission to place a dumpster on public property (street, avenue, or sidewalk). The application requires specific details about the location, owner, and trash hauler. Key Details Issuing Department: Finance Department, City of Altoona Fee: $60. 00 Approval Authority: The permit must be approved by the Traffic Division of the Altoona Police Department before it can be issued. Processing Time: Applicants are advised to allow 3 to 5 days for dumpster approval before obtaining the physical dumpster. Contact Info: Police Department Traffic Division: (814) 949-2496 Finance Department Phone: (814) 949-2416 Finance Department Fax: (814) 949-2202 Application Requirements To complete the form, the applicant must provide: Date of application. Location Type: Check one box for Street, Avenue, or Sidewalk. Property Served: Address of the property. Owner/Agent Name & Address: Contact information for the property owner or their agent. Trash Hauler: Name and phone number of the company removing the waste. Placement Dates: Specific dates for when the dumpster will be placed and removed. Signature: A certification statement confirming the applicant is the owner or authorized agent and agrees to follow all laws. Placement Rules (Ordinance #5345) The document outlines specific safety and placement requirements for dumpsters: Visibility: The dumpster must be illuminated with a warning light, reflector, or reflectorized material visible for 300 feet between sunset and sunrise. Covering: It must have a cover to prevent water accumulation and leakage. Leachate: Liquid waste must not leak onto streets or sidewalks. Waste Type: Only permitted, non-recyclable waste is allowed (compliance with Ordinances #5158 and #5183). Identification: The name of the responsible company must be displayed on the dumpster. Traffic Flow: Dumpsters cannot be placed in running lanes of the roadway. Penalties Violations of these provisions are enforced by the Altoona Police Department. Conviction results in a fine between $100 and $1,000, and/or imprisonment for up to 90 days. Map Section The bottom of the form includes a grid labeled "Placement of Dumpster" where applicants must provide a detailed location map, including building locations and the specific spot for the dumpster on the Avenue or Street.