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Permit
~$70 typical (industry; multiply by months for ext…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
~$70 typical (industry; multiply by months for extended placement)
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Akron Public Service Department (Right-of-Way Occupancy permits). Summit County Engineer (538 East South Street, Akron OH 44311, 330-643-8711) for county roads.
Portal
City of Akron Plans & Permits Web Portal (akronohio.gov/pnp)
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
Specific permit name: **Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit**. Reflective markings required for street placement. Summit County emergency work permits filed within 7 days, fees waived. Per Akron Code Ch 98 (Streets and Sidewalks). Rust Belt revival projects. Heavy snow Dec-March.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Older housing common.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Ohio bans: Lead-acid batteries, scrap tires regulated, used oil banned, yard waste partial restrictions. NO e-waste ban. ORC 3734.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against gregoryrolloffcontainers.com Akron guide + akronohio.gov/pnp + summitengineer.net/pages/Permits.html.
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