Hauler is any person operating a commercial business or engaged in any enterprise regularly generating solid waste which requires collecting and hauling to an approved point of disposal, when such collecting and hauling is done by the person generating such material in his own vehicles or in vehicles leased for the purpose, in lieu of having a licensed collector perform this service
A collector is any person who contracts to collect and provide services for collection and/or transporting the solid waste of others to its disposal site.
Please answer following questions. These questions will help you decide if you need to apply for a Hauler or Collector license
Do you have an active Disposal Account (financial credit account) with the Montgomery County Transfer Station?
Do you contract to collect and provide services for the collection and/or transporting of material including food waste from residential, multi-family, and/or commercial properties?
Do you contract to collect or haul bulky material (i.e., furniture, appliances, etc.) from residential, multi-family, and/or commercial properties not including food waste?
Is your company hired to pick up bulky or construction and demolition items?
Is the material being hauled a by-product of a service you are providing such as plumbing work, carpentry work, lawn work, remodeling work, etc.?
Copy of the State Vehicle Registration Card
Submit a clear and legible copy of the State Vehicle Registration Card for each vehicle or trailer you wish to register combined in one file.
Fees
The Solid Waste License Fee is $25.00.
Solid Waste Vehicle Registration Fee is $5.00 per vehicle or trailer.
Requirements
Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
This is a legally binding agreement between Montgomery County, Maryland, and all licensed collectors. The first and last pages must be completed and the last page must be signed and witnessed. This agreement is required for all collectors, regardless of the type of refuse collected.
Copy of the State Vehicle Registration Card
Submit a clear and legible copy of the State Vehicle Registration Card for each vehicle or trailer you wish to register combined in one file.
Fees
The Solid Waste License Fee is $25.00.
Solid Waste Vehicle Registration Fee is $5.00 per vehicle or trailer.
