Portable Storage Rentals in Collingswood, NJ

Collingswood draws a clear line: keep the container on your own property and you do not need a Borough permit; put it on the street and you do. Steedle Portable Storage rents 16-foot (8×8) containers for $150 per month, delivered from our yard at 1152 Crown Point Road in West Deptford. The Borough Code § 265-43 names pods, gives the Police Department the street permit, and caps it at 14 days. For that reason we lean toward the driveway or our warehouse. Call (856) 848-4854 for a free estimate. Family-owned since 1918.

Collingswood portable storage at a glance

Price: $150 per month for a 16-foot (8×8) container
On your own property: the Borough Code says a pod located on the property where it will be used does not need a street permit
On the street or right-of-way: permit from the Police Department, valid up to 14 days, renewable up to three times
Fee: the Borough application does not state one; the fine for violating the chapter is up to $500
Zoning Office: (856) 854-0720 ext. 2106
Delivered from: our West Deptford yard, 1152 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, NJ 08093
Phone: (856) 848-4854 · Email: info@steedlemoving.com
Our hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

What § 265-43 of the Collingswood Code says

Article X of Chapter 265 (Streets and Sidewalks) is titled “Dumpsters, Roll-Off Containers and Pods,” and § 265-43 was most recently amended by Ordinance No. 1764 on June 5, 2023. The key points for a portable storage customer:

Street or right-of-way. Before any dumpster, roll-off container, “pod or similar container” goes on a Borough street, roadway or right-of-way, the person contracting for it must apply for and obtain a permit from the Collingswood Police Department.
Private property. The same section says that a person who locates the container on the property where it will be used is not required to obtain a permit. That is the driveway option.
Placement on the street. The container must sit in a legal parking space, not one designated for handicapped parking, as designated by the Borough, and be equipped with appropriate reflectors or safety markings. Police may require more.
Duration. A street permit is valid for up to 14 days. With a continuing need, such as a major construction project, it can be renewed up to three times for like periods. Police may require immediate removal if the container is a safety problem or interferes with a community event.
Penalties. A fine of up to $500. A container left on a street or right-of-way after expiration for more than five days after written notice may be removed at the owner’s expense for removal and storage.
Responsibility. The person contracting for the container and the property owner are jointly responsible.

The Code does not say anything about private-property permits for pods, and we did not find a duration limit for them. That does not mean other rules are silent; the Borough has a separate zoning permit for property improvements, so a quick call to the Zoning Officer is smart.

Applying for a street permit, if you need one

Try the driveway first. A driveway placement avoids the street permit entirely under § 265-43.
If the driveway cannot work, use the Police form. The Collingswood Police Department’s “Permit Application: Dumpsters, Roll-Off Containers, Pod’s To Be Left on the Street or Right-of-Way” says permits are valid for 14 days. It asks for the container location, an emergency contact with a 24-hour phone number, arrival and removal dates, your information, any contractor, and the container company. We will supply the company details.
Confirm the parking space. The form has you acknowledge that the container goes in a legal parking space that is not handicapped parking, with reflectors or safety markings.
Tell us the dates. We deliver from West Deptford on your arrival date and pick up on the removal date.

Direct link to the form: Collingswood Police Department dumpster / roll-off / pod street permit application (PDF). The Borough’s forms page lists it as the “Dumpster_Storage Unit Application.”

Who to call in Collingswood

Collingswood Borough Hall
678 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Main: (856) 854-0720 · Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Website: collingswood.com

Zoning Officer — (856) 854-0720 ext. 2106; official zoning office hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with voicemail and a drop-off bin outside those hours
Police Department (434 Haddon Avenue) — station (856) 854-1901; handles the street permit

The Code is on eCode360: Article X, Dumpsters, Roll-Off Containers and Pods (§ 265-43). Collingswood also has a zoning permit for property improvements, and its zoning page asks anyone in doubt to call.

Driveway, street or warehouse in Collingswood

The Borough describes a main street along Haddon Avenue with restaurants, shops and special events, a Business Improvement District, and housing from Victorian and Cape Cod homes to loft apartments and condos. That variety matters for placement. A house with a driveway can use it; an apartment or condo resident may not have one and may be tempted by the curb.

In a private driveway, a move or renovation fits well. See moving and renovation storage, and on-site portable storage.

At our warehouse, the container avoids the 14-day street limit, the parking-space question and the removal risk. It is also the simple answer for condo and apartment residents and for long decluttering projects. See off-site portable storage. Nearby, we also serve Haddon Township and Haddonfield, each with different local rules.

What belongs in the box

Typical loads are household goods, boxed papers and books, furniture and the contents of rooms being painted, floored or remodeled. Illegal items, flammables and fuel, propane, perishable food, plants and pets stay out, and there are no interior modifications. Optional packing and loading are available.

Collingswood portable storage: common questions

Do I need a permit for a portable storage container in Collingswood?

Not for a container on the property where it will be used, according to § 265-43 of the Borough Code. A permit from the Collingswood Police Department is required before a pod goes on a Borough street, roadway or right-of-way. If you are unsure, call the Zoning Officer at (856) 854-0720 ext. 2106.

Can the container sit on the street?

Yes, with a Police Department permit. The container must be in a legal parking space that is not handicapped parking, and it needs reflectors or safety markings. The Police may order it removed if it is a hazard or interferes with a community event.

How long does a street permit last?

Up to 14 days. With a continuing need, such as a major construction project, a permit can be renewed up to three times for like periods.

What is the penalty for breaking the rule?

A fine of up to $500. If a container remains on a street or right-of-way for more than five days after the permit ends and written notice, the Borough may remove it at the owner’s expense.

Where is the permit form?

The Police Department’s permit application PDF for dumpsters, roll-offs and pods left on the street or right-of-way is listed on the Borough’s forms page. It does not state a fee. Ask the Police Department at (856) 854-1901 if one applies.

What if I live in an apartment or condo with no driveway?

Our West Deptford warehouse is the cleanest option. We keep the loaded container at 1152 Crown Point Road, so you do not need a street permit, and we bring it back to you or a new address when you are ready.

Last updated: October 3, 2026.