New Franchise Waste Haulers

Franchise required

Per Sacramento City Code, haulers who collect, transport, transfer, dispose and/or recycle commercially-generated solid waste including putrescible organic material, must have a current valid franchise to operate in the City of Sacramento. Franchises are non-exclusive which allows franchised haulers to collect material throughout the City of Sacramento from commercial properties. The Sacramento City Code for Commercial Solid Waste Management can be viewed here: City of Sacramento Commercial Solid Waste Code.

New applicants

The City of Sacramento is currently accepting applications for franchise agreements. The City of Sacramento Non-Exclusive Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Application, along with required attachments, instructions and the sample Franchise Agreement are posted below.

Application review within 60 days of receipt of application

  • Upon receipt of the application City staff will review for accuracy and completion.
  • If the application is complete City staff will send an Intent-to-Award notice via email and begin the Agreement Process.
  • If the application is not complete, City staff will work with the hauler to correct any deficiencies. Haulers must correct deficiencies within fifteen business days to keep application active.

Agreement process

The agreement process will take 45-60 days from Intent-to-Award notification until execution of a valid Franchise.

  • The Franchise Agreement must first be signed by the applicant. Signatures will be collected using Adobe Sign. Please let City staff know upon submitting the completed application if an alternative signature method is needed. 
  • After the agreement is signed by the applicant, the Franchise Agreement will be scheduled for a City Council meeting for approval.

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