Who needs a Cleveland Private Waste Hauler License?

A business collecting, transporting, carrying, or hauling solid waste in Cleveland needs a Private Waste Hauler License. The application requests business, applicant, disposal-site, and vehicle information.

What documents and fee are required?

Include the signed application, current vehicle registration for each vehicle, a copy of the disposal site's current Solid Waste Facility License, and a lease agreement for each leased vehicle. The fee is $75 per vehicle and is non-refundable.

How do I submit the Private Waste Hauler License Application?

Apply in person or by mail to the Division of Assessments and Licenses at 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 122, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, or use the online portal listed in the application instructions.

Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County

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Private Waste Hauler License Application

Businesses applying to collect, transport, carry, or haul solid waste in Cleveland use this application to request an annual private waste hauler license.

What this form is

Cleveland requires a Private Waste Hauler License to engage in the business of collecting, transporting, carrying, or hauling solid waste in the city. The application requests business and applicant details, disposal-site information, and vehicle information; applicants must include vehicle registrations, a disposal-site license, and lease agreements for leased vehicles. The fee is $75 per vehicle and is non-refundable.

Who needs it

A business that collects, transports, carries, or hauls solid waste in Cleveland needs this license application and supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit in person or by mail to the Division of Assessments and Licenses, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 122, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, or apply online at https://ca.permitcleveland.org/public/Default.aspx. The form lists a $75-per-vehicle fee; online applications may also have convenience fees.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Private Waste Hauler License Application and its instruction sheet.
2
Complete And Sign The Application
Fill in the business, applicant, disposal-site, and vehicle information, then sign the application.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include vehicle registrations, the disposal site's Solid Waste Facility License, and lease agreements for leased vehicles.
4
Submit To The City
Submit in person or by mail to the Division of Assessments and Licenses, or apply through the online portal listed in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs a Cleveland Private Waste Hauler License?: A business collecting, transporting, carrying, or hauling solid waste in Cleveland needs a Private Waste Hauler License. The application requests business, applicant, disposal-site, and vehicle information.
What documents and fee are required?: Include the signed application, current vehicle registration for each vehicle, a copy of the disposal site's current Solid Waste Facility License, and a lease agreement for each leased vehicle. The fee is $75 per vehicle and is non-refundable.
How do I submit the Private Waste Hauler License Application?: Apply in person or by mail to the Division of Assessments and Licenses at 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 122, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, or use the online portal listed in the application instructions.
Do I need a notary for the Private Waste Hauler License Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. The applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct.

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