San Jose has a non-exclusive franchised hauling system for the collection, transportation, and delivery of residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris. Only the hauling companies approved through an ordinance by the City Council can conduct business and haul this material in San Jose. These haulers have active agreements with the City.

Operating without a franchise agreement with the City is illegal, and unapproved haulers may be subject to citations.

To apply for a non-exclusive franchise agreement for the collection, transportation, and delivery of residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris:

1. Obtain a business license with the City of San Jose.
2. Update your company insurance policy to match these requirements. If your hauling company does not have more than one employee, complete and submit this waiver form. See this Certificate of Insurance for reference.
3. Review the draft non-exclusive franchise agreement.
4. Fill out this application and submit it online as instructed.
5. Pay the Commercial Solid Waste Application Fee by making a check payable to “City of San Jose” in the amount of $1,073.00. Mail the check to the following address:
   
   City of San José, Environmental Services Department
   Attn: Non-Exclusive Franchise Manager
   200 East Santa Clara Street, 10th Floor
   San José, CA 95113-1905
   
   This fee typically applies for a three-year period; however, if a new agreement is developed, the payment is required even if the three-year timeline was not reached.
6. Email a copy of business license, insurance coverage and proof of payment of the Commercial Solid Waste Application fee at zerowaste@sanjoseca.gov.

For additional information and support call 408-975-2591.