• Your name and contact information
• The address of the property where the dumpster will be placed
• The size and type of dumpster
• The dates that the dumpster will be in place
• A certificate of insurance naming “COUNTY OF ESSEX” as additional insured and the Job location.

Once you have submitted your application, the Essex County Public Works Department will review it and issue a permit if all the requirements are met.

• The dumpster must be placed at least 60 feet from a corner or intersection.
• The dumpster must not impede traffic or cause a traffic hazard.
• The dumpster must be placed on a level surface.
• The dumpster must be kept clean and free of odors.
• The dumpster must be removed within 30 days of the date that the permit is issued.

If you fail to comply with the Essex County Dumpster Permit laws, you may be subject to fines and other penalties.

• Essex County prefers that the dumpster/container be located off the county roadway.
• A permit may still be needed for the transport of hazardous or toxic materials even when off of the county right-of-way. It will have to show the transportation routes it will travel.

If you have any questions about the Essex County Dumpster Permit laws, you can contact the Essex County Public Works Department at (973) 226-8500, extension 2480/2590.