PODS and Dumpsters: On Notice in Abington

Abington cracks down on rogue portable storage units.

  Do you know someone with a POD, Dumpster or other portable storage unit on his or her property? That person’s going to need a permit. The Abington Board of Commissioners last night unanimously approved a motion requiring permits for the placement of portable storage units in the township. According to the ordinance, anyone looking to place one of these units on his or her property must apply for a permit from the code enforcement department. The permit lasts for 30 days. Though there is no fee for the initial permit, it will cost $25 to extend the permit for 30 days, with a maximum of 90 days. Abington Director of Planning and Code Enforcement Larry Matteo said the ordinance is safety issue. Matteo said there was an instance of a …

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