Do I need a notary for the Private Refuse Haulers License Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes certifications, but does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Private Refuse Haulers License Application?

Return the completed application with appropriate payment and a Vehicle Inspection Sheet to the City Clerk’s Office at 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

What vehicle inspection does the application require?

Each collection vehicle must be inspected and registered annually. Contact the Code Enforcement Office at (315) 785-7735 to arrange an inspection at 521 Newell Street.

What does the applicant certify?

The applicant certifies weekly refuse collection, refuse recycling collection at least every two weeks, compliance with applicable laws, and required inspection and registration of each vehicle.

Watertown, NY · Jefferson County

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Private Refuse Haulers License Application

Private refuse haulers use this application to request a Watertown license for their collection vehicles and certify their refuse and recycling service commitments.

What this form is

This application is for private refuse haulers seeking a City of Watertown license covering April 16 through April 15 of the following year. It asks for the hauler’s contact details and vehicle information, and requires certifications about collection frequency, compliance with laws, and vehicle inspection and registration. The form says to include payment and a Vehicle Inspection Sheet.

Who needs it

Private refuse haulers applying to operate collection vehicles in Watertown need to complete this application and arrange annual vehicle inspections.

How to submit it

Contact the Code Enforcement Office at (315) 785-7735 to arrange vehicle inspections at the Public Works Maintenance Facility, 521 Newell Street. Return the application, appropriate payment, and Vehicle Inspection Sheet to the City Clerk’s Office, 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the listed statements, and the form does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Private Refuse Haulers License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the hauler’s contact details and the applicable vehicle information, then complete the certifications and signature fields.
3
Arrange Vehicle Inspections
Contact the Code Enforcement Office at (315) 785-7735 to arrange an annual inspection for each collection vehicle.
4
Gather Required Items
Prepare the appropriate payment and Vehicle Inspection Sheet to submit with the application.
5
Submit To The City Clerk
Return the application and required items to the City Clerk’s Office, 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Private Refuse Haulers License Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes certifications, but does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Private Refuse Haulers License Application?: Return the completed application with appropriate payment and a Vehicle Inspection Sheet to the City Clerk’s Office at 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
What vehicle inspection does the application require?: Each collection vehicle must be inspected and registered annually. Contact the Code Enforcement Office at (315) 785-7735 to arrange an inspection at 521 Newell Street.
What does the applicant certify?: The applicant certifies weekly refuse collection, refuse recycling collection at least every two weeks, compliance with applicable laws, and required inspection and registration of each vehicle.

Need something notarized?

This Private Refuse Haulers License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Watertown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.