What’s new on the list
The City of Los Angeles has posted its latest “List of Permitted Waste Haulers,” confirming which companies hold valid AB 939 Compliance Permits to collect and transport solid waste, recyclables, organics, and construction and demolition (C&D) debris generated within city limits. The 24‑page roster is marked “Valid Permit On: December 9, 2025” and includes hundreds of entries ranging from regional roll‑off providers to national brands. Notable examples include D & W Trucking, Inc. (Inglewood; PER‑19‑017) and Interior Removal Specialist/IRS Demo (South Gate; PER‑09‑059). For anyone dispatching roll‑offs or subcontracting in Los Angeles, this document is your day‑of‑service verification tool.
Who needs a permit—and key exemptions
Under Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 66.32.1, any person or company that collects, removes, or transports solid waste—including C&D, source‑separated materials, or co‑mingled recyclables—generated within the City must hold an AB 939 Compliance Permit from LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN). Two key carve‑outs: self‑haulers performing their primary business function and hauling under 1,000 tons per year (excluding C&D), and homeowners personally hauling their own residential C&D.
Where your loads must go
C&D haulers permitted by LASAN must deliver debris to a Certified C&D Waste Processing Facility. If at least two certified facilities refuse a load, the hauler may deliver elsewhere but must retain rejection slips for three years. For organics, self‑haulers must source‑separate and deliver to facilities that recover organic waste, and commercial self‑haulers must keep receipts and weight or volume records. Keep these documents on hand for inspections.
Penalties and enforcement
Operating without a valid AB 939 Compliance Permit is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and/or six months in county jail, with each day counted as a separate offense. Misrouting C&D (not delivering to a certified facility) carries administrative penalties that escalate from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation. LASAN also has authority to inspect records and jobsites and to suspend or revoke permits for noncompliance.
Franchised commercial routes vs. permitted haulers
Los Angeles’ “recycLA” system awards exclusive commercial and large multifamily collection rights to franchisees within defined zones—but that exclusivity does not cover C&D debris, City‑collected waste, on‑location filming waste, or self‑hauled material. In practice, that means your C&D boxes and specialty streams operate outside the franchise while most routine commercial trash and recycling is handled by the zone’s franchise hauler.
Why this matters now
LASAN is preparing the next iteration of recycLA, with current franchise contracts set to expire in January 2027 and a new competitive process expected to reshape zone operations before that date. While the franchise rebid focuses on commercial routes, open‑market haulers should anticipate heightened attention to diversion, organics recovery, and documentation across the board.
How to use the list—practical steps for fleets
- Confirm status before mobilizing: Match the company name and permit number on today’s roster. Keep a copy in dispatch and with drivers servicing LA jobsites.
- Label your equipment: Bins used to collect or transport waste must display the hauler’s name and phone number—an easy compliance check for inspectors.
- Route C&D correctly: Deliver to a City‑certified C&D processor; if turned away twice, retain both rejection slips for three years and document the final destination.
- Keep organics records: If you self‑haul organics from commercial or multifamily accounts, maintain delivery receipts and weights/volumes per LAMC requirements.
- Train drivers on paperwork: Make sure scale tickets, rejection slips, and facility receipts are captured and stored for inspections.
- Know your lane: For routine commercial pickups, coordinate with the property’s franchise provider; for C&D or special streams, rely on your LASAN permit authority.
Bottom line: If you’re hauling in Los Angeles on December 9, 2025, check the current permitted list, keep your documentation tight, and align your C&D and organics practices with City rules. The compliance risk—and potential fines—make it worth the extra minutes in dispatch.
Sources Consulted: City of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment Permitted Hauler List (PDF); Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 66.32, 66.32.1, 66.32.3, 66.32.4, and 66.33.2 (American Legal Publishing); Waste Dive (coverage of recycLA program planning).
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