What changed and why it matters
The City of Los Angeles has refreshed its “List of Permitted Waste Haulers,” confirming which firms are cleared to collect and transport solid waste, recyclables, organics, and construction & demolition (C&D) debris generated within city limits. The PDF roster shows a valid date of Friday, November 28, 2025, and includes multiple categories such as C&D Contractors, C&D Waste Haulers, Non‑recycLA Service Providers, Specialty Recycling Pick‑Up Service, and recycLA Service Providers. Names range from local roll‑off operators like Green Star Roll Off and Tony’s Roll Off Service to larger players such as Universal Waste Systems, Republic Services, Valley Vista Services, and Waste Management. If you dispatch boxes or subcontract into L.A., use this list to verify status before you roll.
Who needs a permit in Los Angeles
Under Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 66.32.1, any company that collects, removes, or transports solid waste—including C&D, source‑separated materials, or co‑mingled recyclables—generated in the City must hold an AB 939 Compliance Permit from LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN). Limited exceptions exist (for example, certain small‑quantity self‑haulers and homeowners hauling their own C&D), but most commercial roll‑off work requires the permit.
Key compliance points for fleets and owner‑operators
- Bins and boxes must be clearly marked with the hauler’s name and phone number—an easy inspection target on busy job sites.
- C&D loads must go to certified C&D processing facilities unless at least two certified sites reject the material and issue rejection slips, which you must keep on file.
- Organic waste hauling has tighter rules since 2023 amendments: organics must be transported to facilities that recover organic waste, and self‑haulers must meet specific source‑separation or high‑diversion requirements. Train drivers and dispatch on acceptable destinations.
- Operating without a valid permit is a misdemeanor—exposing your company to fines, potential jail time, and permit suspension or revocation.
Fees, paperwork, and cash‑flow planning
Budget for the City’s AB 939 Compliance Fee: 10% of annual gross receipts attributable to covered hauling in Los Angeles, paid quarterly (due by the 30th day after each calendar quarter). Keep complete documentation—weight tickets, invoices, rejection slips, and destination records—for at least three years; LASAN can inspect. Align your billing cycles and accounting codes so L.A. revenue is cleanly tracked for on‑time fee remittance.
How this intersects with recycLA
For context, the City’s recycLA program places commercial and multifamily collection into exclusive geographic franchise zones. The permitted hauler list also flags “recycLA Service Providers,” while separate categories (e.g., Non‑recycLA Service Provider) cover permitted activities outside the franchise framework such as temporary C&D boxes and special pickups. If you service commercial accounts, verify whether the address sits inside a recycLA zone—and whether your scope (temporary C&D vs. ongoing service) is allowed—before accepting work.
Fast checklist before you dispatch
- Confirm your company and any subcontractor appear on the City’s current permitted list and in the correct category for the job type/date.
- Assign boxes labeled with your company name and phone; carry printed (or digital) permit and destination info in the cab.
- Pre‑select compliant destinations: certified C&D processors and approved organics recovery facilities.
- Capture weight tickets and keep all paperwork organized for fee calculations and potential LASAN audits.
Bottom line
Los Angeles continues to strictly regulate who can haul what, and where loads must go. The newly updated permitted list is your go/no‑go tool; pair it with the LAMC requirements on C&D and organics, and the City’s quarterly fee rules, to keep trucks earning and compliance officers calm. For fleets eyeing L.A.’s dense construction market and steady roll‑off demand, staying on the right side of the permit line is as important as keeping iron on the road.
Sources Consulted: City of Los Angeles LA Sanitation & Environment – List of Permitted Waste Haulers (PDF); Los Angeles Municipal Code §§66.32, 66.32.1–66.32.4; City of Los Angeles recycLA program update (Council District 2).
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