Licensed Solid Waste Haulers


Wake County's Solid Waste Ordinance requires all persons, firms and corporations engaged in the collection of garbage, refuse, solid waste or recyclables in Wake County to obtain a Solid Waste Hauler's Privilege License.


Now accepting license renewal and applications for fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012.)

  • Haulers that have never been licensed through Wake County, apply for a license here (for companies that have never been licensed through Wake County).

Benefits of being a licensed hauler:

Opportunity to provide input on upcoming policies and decisions

Receive email confirmation of operational changes (due to weather issues, etc.)

Receive anti-litter information and promotional material

Haulers Privilege License Goals

Raise awareness of ways to prevent litter

Protect the public health and environment

Supply the County with data for long-term municipal solid waste planning

Promote waste reduction and recycling