Solid Waste & Recycling Hauler Permitting

General Information

The City of Alexandria requires all solid waste and recycling haulers to obtain permits for all vehicles and containers used in the collection of waste materials including municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition debris (C&D), yard trimmings/waste, bulk waste and recyclables generated within the City limits (City Municipal Code 5-1-51).

Permits are issued once a year on July 1, and are valid for a period of one year (July 1 to June 30). Any permits issued after July 1 are valid only for the remainder of the current fiscal year (June 30).

How to Apply for a Solid Waste Hauler Permit
Solid Waste Hauling and Container Fees and Payments
Annual Solid Waste/Recycling Tonnage Reporting Requirements
Online Solid Waste Hauler Permit Application and Related Documents

How to Apply for a Solid Waste Hauler Permit or Container(s) Permit

Applications may be downloaded online and submitted via mail, or in person at the following address:

Department of Transportation and Environmental Services
301 King Street
Suite 4130
Alexandria, VA 22314

Telephone: (703) 746-4035

Solid Waste Hauler Fees and Payments

Solid Waste Hauler Fees for Vehicles

Mechanized and Non-mechanized vehicles: $200
Pickup Trucks: $150

Solid Waste Hauler Fees for Containers

Containers less than 10 cubic yards: $3
Containers greater than or equal to 10 cubic yards: $5

Solid Waste Hauler Fee Payments

Payments may be made by check or credit card. Please make all checks payable to the City of Alexandria or call (703) 746-4035 to pay by credit card.

Solid Waste Permitted Hauler Annual Tonnage Reporting Requirements

All permitted solid waste haulers are required to submit an annual tonnage report to the City (City of Alexandria Municipal Code 5-1-50). Notification of the requirement to submit the Annual Solid Waste /Recycling Tonnage Report is sent on or around January 1. The Report collects information on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW or Trash); Recycling; and Reuse of MSW and/or Construction and Demolition debris, as well as, disposal locations for the previous year (January 1 to December 31).

For more information, please contact the Solid Waste Division at (703) 746-4410 or send an email.