Becoming a Permitted Recycler

Background

Since 1996, a Commercial Recycling Permit is required within the CCCSWA's service area in order to collect and haul recyclable materials from commercial entities and businesses. Ordinance 96-1, "Permitting of Commercial Recyclers," amended April 28, 2005 states.

 

and also that, the Board of Directors finds that licensing or permitting of Commercial Recyclers is required to provide for orderly tracking of recycling within the commercial sector and to ensure that Commercially Generated Recyclable Materials are delivered to bona fide Recycling Facilities.

Benefits of Being Permitted

• You can legally collect recyclable materials from CCCSWA service area businesses

• The CCCSWA will advertise your businesses' services free-of-charge on its website, in guides and newsletters, and word-of-mouth

• The CCCSWA will provide free assistance to your business to maximize recyclable materials collected

How to Become Permitted

1. Print out and complete a Permit Application.

2. Send your completed Permit Application with a check for $65.00 to:

CCCSWA
Permit Application
1111 Civic Drive, Suite 275
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

3. Upon approval, the CCCSWA will send you a permit and you can begin collecting recyclable materials in the CCCSWA's service area.

 

Permitted Recyclers Obligations

Review the CCCSWA's Ordinance 96-1 "Permitting of Commercial Recyclers" for complete details. Primarily a Permitted Commercial Recycler is responsible for:

1. Labeling recyclable materials bins and Construction and Demolition (C&D) bins properly.
    
2. Transporting recyclable materials and C&D to bone fide recycling facilities safely.
    
3. Reporting quarterly to the CCCSWA a) the number of accounts the Permitted Commercial Recycler has within the Service Area and in each Local Jurisdiction, b) the total tonnage of Commercially Generated Recyclable Materials collected by the Permitted Commercial Recycler in each Local Jurisdiction, c) the total tonnage of each type of Commercially Generated Recyclable Material collected by the Permitted Commercial Recycler in each Local Jurisdiction, and d) the total tonnage of Residual disposed as a result of collection of Commercially Generated Recyclable Materials in each Local Jurisdiction. 
    
4. Submitting quarterly reporting no later than 30 days after the end of the respective quarter ending on March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 of each year via 1 of 3 methods:
   
   a)  Print Quarterly Reporting Form, complete one for each jurisdiction and mail to the CCCSWA at 1111 Civic Drive, Suite 275, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
   b) Print Quarterly Reporting Form, complete one for each jurisdiction and fax to the CCCSWA at 925-906-1805
   c)  Complete the CCCSWA's on-line Quarterly Reporting Form for each jurisdiction
    
5. Not exceeding the percentage limits contained in the Commercial Recycler's Permit Application for residual and non-recyclable portion of its collected and transported material.
    
6. Renewing your permit annually by July 1.  Renewal fee is $40.00.