On your own driveway, no. In a City street, yes: City Code § 285-45 requires a $75 right-of-way permit from the Bureau of Engineering, good for 90 days, with strict conditions on height, cover and clearance. Here is the whole process.
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Guides for Lancaster homeowners and contractors
Everything here comes from the City of Lancaster, LCSWMA and Pennsylvania DEP’s own published rules, with the phone numbers you need.
Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel or whole-house cleanout? Here is how we size each one, and why heavy debris always goes in a smaller box.
TVs and computers, tires, batteries, leaf waste, paint, fridges, asbestos and chemicals all have their own rules in Pennsylvania. Here is the list, and where each one goes instead in Lancaster County.





