Permits & placement
Permits and placement for roll-off containers
A container on private property usually needs no permit. A container in the street or on a sidewalk often does, and Midwest Containers obtains that permit for you — timing depends on the city, from a few days to two weeks, so tell us early if the container is going in the street. Questions about a specific street? The local offices are listed below.
The short version
Placement decides the permit question. A container on a private driveway is a private matter. A container in the public right-of-way — the street, the shoulder, the sidewalk, or the strip between them — is generally the city’s call, and most cities want to know about it before the container lands.
Midwest Containers obtains the permit for you. It is issued by the city, and timing depends on the city, from a few days to two weeks, so tell us early if the container is going in the street. A container on your own driveway or property usually does not need one.
Who to call
Midwest Containers obtains street permits for its customers. If you want to check the rules for your street first, these are the offices that handle it.
Ohio
| Place | Phone |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati, DOTE Permit & License Center | (513) 352-3463 |
| Hamilton, City Engineer | (513) 785-7280 |
| Middletown, Public Works | (513) 425-1860 |
| West Chester Township, Community Development | (513) 777-4214 |
| Sharonville, Public Works | (513) 563-1177 |
| Springdale, Municipal Building | (513) 346-5700 |
| Loveland, Building & Zoning | (513) 707-1447 |
| Milford, City offices | (513) 831-4192 |
Northern Kentucky
| Place | Phone |
|---|---|
| Covington, City Hall | (859) 292-2160 |
| Newport, City Hall | (859) 292-3666 |
| Bellevue, City Building | (859) 431-8888 |
| Dayton, City Building | (859) 491-1600 |
| Ludlow, City Building | (859) 491-1233 |
| Florence, Public Services | (859) 647-5416 |
| Burlington, Boone County Public Works | (859) 334-3600 |
Southeast Indiana
| Place | Phone |
|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg, City Garage | (812) 537-7138 |
| Greendale, City Building | (812) 537-9219 |
Hidden Valley Lake is a private community. Placement there is set by the property owners association, so check with the association office before delivery.
Don’t see your city? Call Midwest Containers at 513-265-8411 and we’ll find out.
Protecting the ground under the container
A loaded container is heavy, so put plywood or boards under the rails on asphalt, especially in hot weather, and keep the truck’s path clear of cars, low branches, and wires on delivery day. If the container will sit near a neighbor’s driveway, an alley, or a sidewalk, check the clearance first.
Need a placement checked before you book?
Call Midwest Containers and describe the driveway, alley, or street. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Call 513-265-8411