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Apply for a permit to operate a refuse collection truck
Get a Refuse Collection Truck Permit to operate a truck picking up trash, recycling, or compost.
Qué saber
Costo
Check the fee schedule for the application fee
Other permits you might need
- A Refuse Collection License to pick up, transfer, or dispose of solid waste
- A Refuse Collection Route Permit to pick up solid waste on certain routes
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2. Include additional documents
- Business Registration Certificate
- Declaration of Healthy & Safe Working Conditions
- Worker’s Compensation Declaration for Regulated Businesses
- SF Planning Project Application for Environmental Review or verification of CEQA compliance
- A map with area(s) of Refuse Collection Services
- A list of your Refuse Collection Truck inventory in Excel
3. Submit your application
Email your application materials to DPH-sfsolidwaste@sfdph.org.
4. Pay the application fee
Check the fee schedule for the application fee. Pay the fee on the second floor of the San Francisco Permit Center. Pay the application fee with a credit card or check made out to "San Francisco Department of Public Health". Include your project name and address on the check.
49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Truck inspections
We inspect trucks that collect trash, recycling, and compost to make sure they are safe and sanitary. We inspect trucks every year to make sure they:
- Do not leak liquid or waste
- Are clean and safe
- Have working lights and signals
- Have safety equipment such as a fire extinguisher, flares, broom, shovel, and first aid kit
- Have the operator identification clearly marked
- Have tires that are in good condition
- Have hydraulics that are under 75 decibels (dBA)
Learn more about the truck inspection criteria in the code:
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Qué saber
Costo
Check the fee schedule for the application fee
Other permits you might need
- A Refuse Collection License to pick up, transfer, or dispose of solid waste
- A Refuse Collection Route Permit to pick up solid waste on certain routes
¿Qué hacer?
2. Include additional documents
- Business Registration Certificate
- Declaration of Healthy & Safe Working Conditions
- Worker’s Compensation Declaration for Regulated Businesses
- SF Planning Project Application for Environmental Review or verification of CEQA compliance
- A map with area(s) of Refuse Collection Services
- A list of your Refuse Collection Truck inventory in Excel
3. Submit your application
Email your application materials to DPH-sfsolidwaste@sfdph.org.
4. Pay the application fee
Check the fee schedule for the application fee. Pay the fee on the second floor of the San Francisco Permit Center. Pay the application fee with a credit card or check made out to "San Francisco Department of Public Health". Include your project name and address on the check.
49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Obtener direcciones
Información complementaria
Truck inspections
We inspect trucks that collect trash, recycling, and compost to make sure they are safe and sanitary. We inspect trucks every year to make sure they:
- Do not leak liquid or waste
- Are clean and safe
- Have working lights and signals
- Have safety equipment such as a fire extinguisher, flares, broom, shovel, and first aid kit
- Have the operator identification clearly marked
- Have tires that are in good condition
- Have hydraulics that are under 75 decibels (dBA)
Learn more about the truck inspection criteria in the code: