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Waste Haulers

Waste haulers transport various types of waste to the proper recycling or disposal facility. The health department regulates and inspects licensed waste haulers, including those who handle

  • infectious medical waste
  • liquid waste
  • solid waste, including waste tires

Get a Waste Hauler Permit

To obtain a waste hauler permit:

  1. Submit a waste hauler permit application.
  2. Obtain the correct insurance for the type of waste you are hauling.
  3. Submit a written safety plan for review and approval.
  4. Pay the annual permit fee.
  5. Pass the health department’s inspection.
  6. Install required permit placard on truck(s).

Note that Recycling & Waste Processing activities must also be permitted by Salt Lake County Health Department.