Donation Bins Use Permit

Download a copy of the property report for the location where the bin will be placed. You will use this in Step 4.

1. Use the Permit Review Tool to search for your property’s address or the 10-digit tax account number for the parcel. You can also select your property on the map.
2. Select the “Click Here” links next to the “Commercial” link to view, download and print the property report PDF. Note: If there are multiple parcels for your property, only select the report for the parcel that shows the location of where your bin will be located.

Find the following property information on your report to include in your application:

• Tax account number
• Zoning classification
• Premise address
• Property Owner’s name

Important Note: If the property report lists a "code enforcement violation" on the property, you must have this violation cleared before proceeding with the application. To clear the violation, call Code Enforcement at 410-887-3351.

Gather your documents to upload with your application:

• Site Plan—The plan is not required to be sealed and can either be drawn accurately by hand, generated by a geographic information system (such as Google Maps or My Neighborhood), or a commercial site plan. Please include the following in your site plan:
  • Property boundaries with street address and names of nearest adjoining streets
  • Type of property (see acceptable locations outlined in the Guidelines table)
  • Total of bins on the site
  • Name, address and contact information of the bin operator
  • Location of the bin with its proximity to the property lines
  • Location and orientation of the bin’s opening
  • Location of any exterior lighting (where feasible, place bin near a light source)
  • Location of all buildings and structures on the subject property
  • Dimensions of bins, to show the foot print does not exceed 8 feet wide by 10 feet long
  • The existing ingress and egress to the property
  • The location of existing driveways, garages, carports, parking spaces, maneuvering aisles, pavement and striping
• Elevation Drawings or Graphic Renderings of Bin—Please include the following on your elevation drawings:
  • Size of bin (height, width, length, cannot exceed 9 feet high by 8 feet wide by 10 feet long)
  • Material of bin—Must be durable and waterproof
  • Diagram or description of the tamper-resistant locking mechanism
  • Location of the permit sticker (in a conspicuous place)
  • Any graphics (third-party advertising is not permitted)
• Photographs—Of the proposed location of the bin and surrounding buildings
• Maintenance Plan—Must include a pick-up schedule and details regarding the removal of trash or graffiti. The maintenance of the bin must be scheduled for at least once per week between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
• 24-Hour Contact Information—Provide a 24-hour phone number and email to contact regarding complaints.
• Permit Fee—A permit fee of $100 payable online.

Select the button below to launch the application.