Dumpster Regulations

Guidelines for Dumpster Permit

  • A dumpster permit is required for all dumpsters placed either on private property or on city property within the City of Newburgh.
  • If you will be placing a dumpster on the street abutting the sidewalk, you must bring the following to the Department of Public Works office at 88 Pierces Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 (8 am to 3 pm):
    • A Certificate of Liability must be obtained by the property owner's insurance agency.
    • The City of Newburgh must be named as an "additional insured" party.
  • If you are placing the dumpster on the owner's property, a certificate of liability is not required.
  • The cost for a dumpster permit is $100 per week.
  • The current form of payment needs to be cash or check only.

To receive a permit, download this dumpster permit (PDF), fill it out, and apply in person at the Department of Public Works, 88 Pierces Road, between 8 am and 3 pm.