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Penn Hills, PA Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Permit fee
$25 registration fee
Max duration
30 days (14 for Bagsters)
Curb clearance
6 feet minimum from curb
Per property
1 bulk container at a time
Enforcing agency
Dept. of Code Enforcement

Summary

Penn Hills requires a permit before placing a bulk rubbish container or roll-off dumpster, bars placement in the right-of-way or within six feet of a curb, and limits use to 30 days.

Cause or permit a bulk container to be placed in the Municipal right-of-way; ... Cause or permit a bulk container to be placed less than six feet from a curb of a street. ... No bulk rubbish container shall be used within the Municipality without a permit. ... The duration of time shall not exceed 30 days; however, Bagsters are permitted for a maximum of 14 days only.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4434863; v5 updated 2025-07-21; through 07-21-2025).

Full Breakdown

The Municipality of Penn Hills Existing Structures Code defines a bulk rubbish container as any dumpster or Bagster used for construction, maintenance or yard-waste cleanup. Placement is barred on public property, in the municipal right-of-way, blocking a sidewalk or street visibility, or closer than six feet to a curb. Every container needs a Department of Code Enforcement permit ($25 registration fee) before use, capped at 30 days (Bagsters, 14 days) with one 30-day extension and a 90-day annual maximum. Only one bulk container is allowed per residential property at a time, and it must stay rust-free, secure and free of unauthorized advertising.

Violations & Fines

Violations of the Existing Structures Code, including the bulk-container rules, carry a fine of $50 to $1,000, imprisonment up to 30 days, or both, with each continuing day a separate offense under § 1480.02 Section 110.2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a dumpster in the street in Penn Hills?
No: bulk containers can't be placed on public property, in the municipal right-of-way, or within six feet of a curb without an exception from Code Enforcement.
How long can a roll-off dumpster stay on my property?
Up to 30 days per permit, extendable once for another 30 days, but no more than 90 days total in any 12-month period; Bagsters max out at 14 days.

Sources & Official References

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