If you contract with others for the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste, or if you engage in the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste, you need a small haulers permit.
Who should apply for a Small Haulers Permit?
- You need a waste hauler's license if you contract with others for the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste; or engage in the collection, transportation, or disposal of solid waste.
- A small haulers permit allows you to use our waste drop-off locations at the Northwest Transfer Station and the Quarantine Road Landfill.
- You can dump materials for a fee of $20 per load.
- Vehicles over 7,000 pounds are not eligible for a small haulers permit and must apply for a large waste haulers license.
- Large waste haulers are only permitted to dump materials at the Quarantine Road Landfill.
Register as a Small Hauler
- Small commercial haulers can register for a permit through the Baltimore City Health Department.
- You need to bring each of your vehicle’s registration forms to Environmental Inspection Services at 1001 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
- Registration must include the weight of the vehicle.
Registration fees
- $35 for each truck under 7,000 pounds
- $100 for each truck over 7,000 pounds
Where to dump waste materials
Small Haulers are permitted to dump materials at the:
- Northwest Transfer Station
- Quarantine Road Landfill
Visit the residential drop off centers page to view maps and locations.
Disposal fees
- $20 per load up to 7,000 pounds
- $3.38 additional per 100 pounds over 7,000 pounds
Contact us
For more information on Small Haulers Permits, call the Health Department at 410-396-4428 or visit the Waste Hauler License page.
Download: Small Haulers Program Flyer