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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelf-Haul + Back-Haul Guidelines C I T Y O F P A L M D E S E R T 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760-346-0611 INFO@CITYOFPALMDESERT.ORG Self-Haul Permit Guidelines The City of Palm Desert’s Municipal Code allows for solid waste generators within the City’s boundaries to self-haul their waste for recycling and disposal under specific conditions listed in Chapter 8.16 and otherwise in accordance with applicable law, including 14 California Code of Regulations, Div. 7, Chapter 12, Section 18988. The following guidelines provide a high- level overview of the specific requirements for a permitted self-hauler. Failure to follow all requirements may result in fines, fees, and/or denial of future permits. General Requirements: • Self-haulers are only permitted to self-haul their own solid waste generated on their premises. • Single-family residences and multi-family premises with less than five units may not self-haul. • Self-haulers must provide and utilize their own containers for solid waste collection and disposal. Containers must be maintained in good condition and have a watertight seal. • Self-haulers must recycle all recyclable materials in accordance with local and state recycling regulations, including AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383. Recyclable materials include cardboard, paper, plastic, metal cans, glass bottles, etc. Organic materials include yard waste, food waste, and food soiled paper. Both recyclables and organic materials must be diverted from landfills at a processing facility as identified in the permit application. • Mixed waste collection streams containing unsegregated organic waste, including paper and cardboard, must be taken to a certified high diversion organic waste processing facility. These facilities must meet 50% recovery of organic waste, or 75% on and after January 1, by 2025. Use of other facilities for processing mixed waste organic collection streams will be denied. • Per Section 8.16.020 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all landfill waste and food waste must be removed from the premises of any multi-family premises with more than five units at least once a week. All waste must be removed from any commercial or industrial premises not less than twice a week. Alternate collection and disposal frequencies must be approved by the City in writing. • Landscapers will be separately verified to haul organic waste to an organics processing facility by Burrtec, and do not need to complete a self-haul application. City of Palm Desert Self-Haul & Back-Haul Program Guidelines 2 Self-Haul Permit Application and Recordkeeping Requirements: The self-haul permit application requires the following records: a) A list of all containers to be used. b) A list of all transport and disposal equipment to be used, including the license plate number and VIN for all vehicles to be used for self-hauling purposes. c) A written explanation of where all solid waste will be delivered for disposal and diversion with facility names and addresses. d) A written plan explaining how at least 50% of solid waste collected will be diverted from landfill disposal. Non-residential self-haulers must also keep the following records for the permit renewal process: e) Receipts from self-hauling activities (weight tickets) to demonstrate proper diversion and disposal frequency and that the minimum required level of solid waste was diverted. Self-Haul Permit Fee Requirements A completed permit application is required annually. All self-haul permits are valid until January 31 of the next calendar year. Renewal applications are due annually by that same date. City of Palm Desert Self-Haul & Back-Haul Program Guidelines 3 Back-Haul Permit Guidelines The City of Palm Desert’s Municipal Code Section 8.16.010 includes in the definition of self- hauling the practice of entities to haul or transport solid waste materials, with their own equipment and employees, to a destination owned and operated by the entity for proper management and diversion (“back-hauling"). Based on Senate Bill 1383 regulations, back- hauling is a subcategory of self-haul requirements. The following guidelines provide a high- level overview of the specific requirements for a permitted back-hauler. Failure to follow all requirements may result in fines, fees, and/or denial of future permits. General Requirements: • Only applicants who own and operate a facility intended for the management and diversion of that applicant’s solid waste materials may qualify as a back-hauler and obtain a back-hauling permit. • Back-haulers may only use their own employees and equipment to haul or transport their solid waste. • Back-haulers are only permitted to back-haul their own solid waste generated on their premises. • Back-haulers must maintain records to demonstrate that materials are taken back to a central or corporate location for proper management. • Back-haulers must recycle all recyclable and organic materials in accordance with local and state recycling regulations including AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383. Recyclable materials include cardboard, paper, plastic, metal cans, glass bottles, etc. Organic materials include yard waste, food waste, and food soiled paper. Both recyclables and organic materials must be diverted from landfill at a processing facility. Back-Haul Permit Application and Recordkeeping Requirements: The back-haul permit application requires the following records: 1. Fully complete and sign the back-haul permit application form. 2. Submit a copy of the official back-hauling or corporate waste removal policy for the business. 3. Submit a list of facilities owned and operated by the applicant utilized for end-use recovery and processing, including material(s) accepted at each vendor or facility. 4. Reminder for Automatic Annual Renewal Requirements during 5-year Term: a. Submit records in the form of an annual report to the City of Palm Desert from all back-hauling activities in the prior year that demonstrate proper diversion (including volume or weight transported for each material). Improper diversion strategies or insufficient records may result in denial of automatic renewal applications and will require immediate subscription with the City’s then-current franchise waste hauler(s) to avoid possible penalties or violations. b. Provide a formal statement that the official back-hauling or corporate waste removal policy for the business has not changed or provide updated policy. City of Palm Desert Self-Haul & Back-Haul Program Guidelines 4 Back-Haul Permit Fee Requirements A completed back-haul permit application, if approved by the City of Palm Desert, expires 5 years after the date of its issuance.