Open burning of unwanted materials is prohibited by the Ohio EPA as it pollutes the air and poses a potential fire hazard.
Recreational fires in certain containers (chimineas, fire pits or bonfires) are permitted if burning clean, non-treated wood and must be constantly attended until extinguished.
Specific regulations can be obtained by calling 419.627.5822.
UTV's require a permit in order to be driven in the city's corporate limits.
Permits are issued by the Sandusky Police Department, and a $25 inspection fee must be paid. We also require a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
"DETERRA" (Drug Deactivation System) Pouches are available for FREE. These are located in the lobby of the Sandusky Police Department, 222 Meigs Street.
Yes. Individuals wishing to conduct door-to-door sales within the city limits of the City of Sandusky are required to have a Solicitor's Permit. Click here to request an Application for a Solicitor's License. For more information contact 419.627.5846.
The Erie County Health Department registers haulers to provide refuse and recycling services in the city's corporate limits. Individual homeowners or business managers may contract with the hauler of their choice to provide these services.
The Erie County Solid Waste District offers information on the recycling/disposing of items including household hazardous and non-hazardous waste, electronics, organics and medical waste. Visit their website for more information.
Homeowners must get permission from the Sandusky Police Department PRIOR to placing a dumpster on the street. A dumpster size of 20 Yard or smaller will be permitted on the street for up to 2 weeks at a time. Dumpsters are NOT permitted in the boulevard area. Call or email Eva Olcott for approval: 419.627.5870
The Erie County Auditor's office issues business or vendor licenses for fixed places of business anywhere within the Erie County limits. They can also be at 419.627.7746.
The city does have an application for residents to request a handicapped parking space in a residential neighborhood. There are specific requirements necessary to qualify. For more information, call 419.627.5829.
Contact our Public Works department at 419.627.5884 regarding dead or dying trees.
Once information is receive about he tree and its location, the city's Certified Arborist will provide an inspection and notify the requestor about its disposition.
The city's Customer Accounting Office handles turning water on or off for its customers, and can troubleshoot for water leaks. You can contact the Customer Accounting Office at 419.627.5893.
Ohio Edison, a FirstEnergy Corporation, provides electric service for city residential and commercial customers, and their Customer Service number is 1.888.544.4877.
Columbia Gas of Ohio provides natural gas service for city residential and commercial customers, and their Customer Service number is 1.800.344.4077.
The City of Sandusky is an aggregator for residents and small commercial customers for the generation portion of their electric bills each month.
Dynegy Energy Services, LLC is the generation service provider, commencing on the April 2021 meter read date and through the April 2025 meter read date.
As a member of this aggregation program, residential and small commercial rates will be $.0465/kWh.
If you have any questions or would like to opt-out of the program, please call Dynegy Energy Services, LLC, at 1.888.682.2170.
Constellation NewEnergy is the city’s aggregator for natural gas for the period December 2021 through November 2024. For the period of December 2021 through March 2022, the natural gas rate will be a guaranteed savings of $0.059/Ccf over Columbia Gas of Ohio. For the period of April 2022 through November 2024, the rate will be fixed at $0.590/Ccf.
City residents can take advantage of this offer by calling 1.844.539.3400.
