SERVICE
Apply for a refuse collection permit to operate a federal facility
Get a Refuse Collection Permit to collect refuse in federal facilities in San Francisco.
What to know
Cost
Check the fee schedule for the application fee
You will also need
A Refuse Collection Truck Permit to operate a refuse truck
What to do
1. Complete an application
Download and fill out the application.
2. Make sure you qualify
You need to meet the requirements in Section II of Regulations for permitting refuse collection facilities in San Francisco.
Make sure you demonstrate the ability to secure a Performance Bond and an Insurance Certificate. You will need to submit the actual documents before you start operating. Learn more in the Regulations, Section II.C.2.b and Section II.C.2.c.
3. Submit your application materials
Gather your materials and email them to
4. Pay the fee
Check the fee schedule for the exact amount. Pay the application fee with a credit card or check made out to "San Francisco Department of Public Health".
The application fee covers 3 hours of application review time. Additional review time will be billed at the current hourly rate.
49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions
Supporting information
Next steps
After you submit the application
You can ask for a meeting within 5 days of submitting your application. We will determine if your application is complete within 15 days of getting the application. If your application is not complete, you have 5 days to fix the issues and resubmit your application.
Public notice and hearing
After your application is complete, we will publish a public notice for 2 days. We will bill you for the cost of publishing the notice. The notice will give the option for a public hearing.
Final action
Within 30 days of the public hearing (if requested) or notice of completed application, we will issue or deny the permit.
Before you start operation, you will need to get a Refuse Collection Truck Permit to operate a refuse truck.
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Partner agencies
What to know
Cost
Check the fee schedule for the application fee
You will also need
A Refuse Collection Truck Permit to operate a refuse truck
What to do
1. Complete an application
Download and fill out the application.
2. Make sure you qualify
You need to meet the requirements in Section II of Regulations for permitting refuse collection facilities in San Francisco.
Make sure you demonstrate the ability to secure a Performance Bond and an Insurance Certificate. You will need to submit the actual documents before you start operating. Learn more in the Regulations, Section II.C.2.b and Section II.C.2.c.
3. Submit your application materials
Gather your materials and email them to
4. Pay the fee
Check the fee schedule for the exact amount. Pay the application fee with a credit card or check made out to "San Francisco Department of Public Health".
The application fee covers 3 hours of application review time. Additional review time will be billed at the current hourly rate.
49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions
Supporting information
Next steps
After you submit the application
You can ask for a meeting within 5 days of submitting your application. We will determine if your application is complete within 15 days of getting the application. If your application is not complete, you have 5 days to fix the issues and resubmit your application.
Public notice and hearing
After your application is complete, we will publish a public notice for 2 days. We will bill you for the cost of publishing the notice. The notice will give the option for a public hearing.
Final action
Within 30 days of the public hearing (if requested) or notice of completed application, we will issue or deny the permit.
Before you start operation, you will need to get a Refuse Collection Truck Permit to operate a refuse truck.