Why this update matters for roll-off and C&D operators
The City of Los Angeles has published its latest “List of Permitted Waste Haulers,” confirming which companies can legally collect and transport solid waste, recyclables, organics, and construction and demolition (C&D) debris inside city limits. The report shows a run date and validity of Wednesday, December 10, 2025. For owner-operators and fleet managers dispatching roll-offs or subbing on demo and roofing jobs, using a company on this roster—or holding the required permit yourself—is essential to stay compliant and avoid penalties. The list includes C&D specialists and open-market providers such as D & W Trucking, Inc. (Inglewood) and Interior Removal Specialist/IRS Demo (South Gate), along with recycLA service providers like Athens Services, Republic Services, Waste Management, Universal Waste Systems, and others.
The permit you (or your subcontractor) must have
Under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 66.32.1, any person or company that collects, removes, or transports solid waste generated in the City—including C&D loads or source-separated recyclables—must hold an AB 939 Compliance Permit issued by LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN). Two narrow carve-outs apply: certain self-haulers moving less than 1,000 tons per year of non-C&D materials in the course of their primary business, and homeowners hauling their own residential project debris. If you’re arranging removal without contracting a permitted hauler, you must obtain the permit yourself.
Costs, markings, and paperwork to expect
- Fees: Permit holders pay 10% of annual gross receipts tied to City-generated material, remitted quarterly. Build this into your pricing, especially for multi-month projects.
- Container markings: Bins used inside the City must be clearly labeled with the hauler’s name and phone number—an easy enforcement target during inspections.
- Recordkeeping: Maintain invoices, weight tickets, and destination documentation showing lawful disposal or diversion. These records support both AB 939 reporting and the City’s diversion goals.
Where this intersects with building permits and job starts
LASAN flags waste hauling during plan check and building permit review. Applicants are required to use a City-approved private waste hauler with an AB 939 Compliance Permit, and LASAN will verify the hauler’s permit number with Building and Safety. If you’re mobilizing roll-offs to a permitted job, confirm the hauler’s current status before a bin ever hits the curb.
Operational takeaways for trucking companies
- Verify before you roll: Check the City’s current permitted list on the day you dispatch. The latest roster is valid as of December 10, 2025; names, permit numbers, and company details are posted for quick confirmation.
- Align subs and brokers: If you rent boxes or subcontract hauling, flow down the AB 939 permit requirement in your agreements. The entity moving the load inside LA city limits must be permitted—or you must be.
- Price for compliance: Factor the 10% gross receipts fee and reporting overhead into bids for LA jobs, particularly long-duration or phased C&D work.
- Train your drivers: Ensure crews know to use properly marked containers and to collect weight tickets from approved facilities. Keep a copy of the hauler permit number in the cab or in your dispatch notes.
- Mind organics and diversion: Organic waste hauling has additional delivery requirements under local rules aligned with state SB 1383. Know your designated facilities and keep load types clean to avoid rejections.
Spotlight: who’s on the list
Examples on the latest roster include D & W Trucking, Inc. (PER-19-017), Interior Removal Specialist/IRS Demo (PER-09-059), and numerous C&D roof tear-off and demo firms operating across LA County. The document also groups recycLA service providers—Athens Services, Republic Services/Consolidated Disposal, Waste Management/USA Waste, Universal Waste Systems, Madison Materials, NASA Services, and others—clarifying who’s authorized for commercial franchise service within the city’s program. Use the list to match scope: demo and roll-off specialists for C&D, franchise providers for recycLA accounts.
Bottom line
The City’s December 10, 2025 update removes guesswork: if you’re hauling in LA, the permit status must be current, containers properly marked, and documentation airtight. Build compliance into your dispatch checklist now to protect revenue and keep jobs moving without regulatory surprises.
Sources Consulted: LA Sanitation & Environment (Permitted Waste Haulers list); Los Angeles Municipal Code via American Legal Publishing (Sections 66.32.1 and 66.32.2); City of Los Angeles BuildLA (Waste Hauler Permit guidance).
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