Waste Hauler Permit Program

A private waste hauler collecting solid waste within the City, including Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste, must obtain an AB 939 Compliance Permit (a.k.a. Waste Hauler Permit).

In addition to obtaining the Waste Hauler Permit, private waste haulers must:

Pay applicable AB 939 compliance fees of ten percent of gross receipts
Submit a quarterly report
Submit all other reports as required
C&D waste can only be taken to City certified C&D processing facilities.

Waste Hauler Permit: Application/Renewal Documents

Waste Hauler Permit: AB939 Quarterly Reporting (NEW REQUIREMENTS)

Waste Hauling Permits, Construction & Demolition Debris Waste Hauling Permits and RecycLA/Franchise Service Providers

As of July 1, 2017 waste hauling permit issued to non-franchise service provider (FSP) haulers shall not grant non-FSP haulers the right to collect from customers designed as Franchise System customers, unless alternative arrangements have been made with FSPs in the appropriate zones. Construction and demolition debris (C&D) waste is exempt from the franchise system.

Citywide Construction and Demolition (C and D) Waste Recycling Ordinance

C&D waste can only be taken to City certified C&D processing facilities.

Non-compliance penalties of up to $5,000 will be assessed for every load of C&D waste not taken to City certified processors. For a current list of City certified processors of C&D waste, scroll down to the bottom of this page. You can also find information pertaining to the AB939 Processor Certification Program here.

For more information, contact the Solid Resources Citywide Recycling Division (SRCRD) by calling 213-485-2260 or email ab939haulers@lacity.org.

AB939 Processor Certification Program

LIST OF CITY CERTIFIED PROCESSORS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020 The following table is a list of Mixed Construction and Demolition (C&D) processors currently certified by the City of Los Angeles. Unless noted, the rates for C&D are effective from January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. FOR LEED v4 CERTIFIED PROCESSOR RATES (ADC-FREE) CLICK HERE. (Updated on 2/10/2020)
PROCESSOR NAME	Mixed C&D Waste Recycling Rate
American Industrial Services, Inc. 5626 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 272-8060	76.80%
American Reclamation 4560 Doran St., Los Angeles, CA 90039 (888) 999-9330	70.00% (Provisional Certification)
California Waste Services 621 West 152nd St., Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 538-5998	76.90%
City Terrace Recycling 1525 Fishburn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063 (323) 780-7150	78.73%
Construction & Demolition Recycling 9309 Rayo Ave., South Gate, CA 90280 (323) 357-6900	78.74%
Cordova Construction Services 12506 Montague St., Pacoima 91331 (818) 896-0509	70.00% (Provisional Certification)
Crown Recycling Services, LLC. 9189 DeGarmo Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 767-0675	89.49%
Direct Disposal 3720 Noakes St., Los Angeles, CA 90023 (323) 262-1604	75.38%
Downtown Diversion 2424 East Olympic Blvd.,Los Angeles, CA 90021 (213) 612-5005	82.82%
East Valley Diversion 11616 Sheldon St., Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 252-0019	80.30%
Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center 2801 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 579-7267	80.06%
* Per ordinance, all mixed C&D waste must be delivered to City Certified C&D Processors; penalties of up to $5,000 will be assessed per load of unlawfully disposed C&D waste.