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