Apply to operate a solid waste facility, site, or operation

All solid waste operations and facilities need to comply with local and state requirements. Learn more about local regulatory requirements in Health Code Article 6.

Download and fill out the application.

Some of these documents are included in the application packet.

• Business Registration Certificate
• Declaration of Healthy & Safe Working Conditions
• Worker’s Compensation Declaration for Regulated Businesses
• Zoning Referral for Health Permit
• Fire Marshall Referral

Gather your materials and email them to

Check the fee schedule for the exact amount. Pay the application fee with a credit card or check made out to "San Francisco Department of Public Health".

1. Determine solid waste operation/facility type to find out your proper tiered regulatory placement
2. Complete permit process tasks that applies to you. Solid waste facilities require either a full or registration permit to operate and must comply with applicable operating standards. Operations under an enforcement agency notification tier do not require a permit but are still required to meet applicable operating standards.
3. Learn more about the general State permitting process. Refer to CalRecycle's Permit Toolbox for more information on the process, requirements, and resources.

Refer to the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Directory for questions about the process. Learn more about the State regulatory requirements:

• Public Resource Code Division 30
• California Code of Regulations Title 14 Division 7
• California Code of Regulations Title 27