What’s new
The City of Los Angeles has released its latest “List of Permitted Waste Haulers,” a 24‑page roster verifying which companies hold valid AB 939 compliance permits to collect, transport, and deliver solid waste and construction and demolition (C&D) debris generated within city limits. The report run date is Thursday, December 11, 2025, and it shows permits active as of that date. Notable entries include D & W Trucking, Inc. (Inglewood; PER‑19‑017) and Interior Removal Specialist, Inc./IRS Demo (South Gate; PER‑09‑059; 8990 Atlantic Ave and 9309 Rayo Ave, respectively), along with Construction & Demolition Recycling, Inc. at 9309 Rayo Ave., South Gate. Use the permit numbers (format: PER‑YY‑XXX) to verify status before dispatching.
Why this matters for your trucks and dispatching
Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 66.32.1 requires any company that collects, removes, or transports solid waste—including C&D, source‑separated materials, or commingled recyclables—generated within the City to hold an AB 939 Compliance Permit issued by LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN). There are limited exceptions (for example, certain self‑haulers and homeowners working at their own residence), but most commercial C&D hauling requires a permit.
Penalties—and where your loads must go
Operating in the City without a valid AB 939 permit is a misdemeanor. Under LAMC 66.32.3, violations are subject to fines up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail, with each day constituting a separate offense. The same section sets administrative penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation for failing to deliver C&D debris to a certified C&D processing facility—so ticket your loads to approved processors and retain weight tickets.
Operationally, Section 66.23 also requires solid‑waste vehicles to be watertight, covered in transit, and not left standing in the street longer than necessary for loading and hauling—good reminders for driver training and DOT inspections.
How this fits with LA’s franchise system
LA’s commercial municipal solid waste (MSW) market runs through the recycLA exclusive‑franchise program, but C&D hauling remains outside that franchise. LASAN is currently updating that franchise via a new RFP aimed at lowering fees, bundling organics service, and expanding subcontracting opportunities—especially relevant for smaller, permitted haulers looking to partner on MSW‑related work while continuing open‑market C&D service.
Fleet and owner‑operator action items
- Confirm your status: Locate your company and PER number on the December 11, 2025 list before mobilizing a roll‑off, transfer load, or subcontract. Keep a copy of your permit details in every cab and on your dispatch board.
- Dispatch only to approved C&D processors: City code requires C&D to go to certified facilities. Build processor options into your TMS and verify hours, materials accepted, and scale procedures.
- Tighten documentation: Attach permit numbers to work orders, capture driver scale tickets and facility certifications, and archive load info for audits or job closeouts.
- Coach drivers on containment: Require tarps, sealed tailgates, and spill kits; enforce “no lingering” at curbs to avoid citations tied to Section 66.23.
- Mind the franchise lines: For MSW accounts in LA, coordinate with the appropriate recycLA zone hauler or pursue subcontract roles as that program evolves. Continue to service C&D projects under your AB 939 permit.
Bottom line
If your business puts roll‑offs on LA jobsites, hauls demo debris from a tenant‑improvement tear‑out, or backhauls mixed loads from contractors, this fresh list is your go/no‑go indicator. Cross‑check your company and partners, keep permit numbers on every manifest, and route C&D to certified processors. With updated enforcement parameters and the franchise program’s next chapter on deck, compliance is not just about avoiding fines—it’s about staying eligible for the work coming in 2026–2027.
Sources Consulted: Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment (Permitted Waste Hauler List); Los Angeles Municipal Code (Sections 66.32.1, 66.32.3, 66.23); LADBS Green Building & Sustainability (C&D policy context); Waste Dive (coverage of recycLA program updates and upcoming RFP).
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