Business that deals with or transports discarded waste materials consisting of garbage, waste, and recycling.
Waste Haulers, Recyling Haulers and Recycling Companies
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Obtain a Business Income and Receipts Tax ID
Every individual, partnership, association and corporation doing business in Philadelphia must file a Business Income and Receipts Tax Return in whether or not they earned a profit during the preceding year. Rental activities are usually considered business activities.
Obtain a Commercial Activity License
An Activity License is required for all businesses and non-profits operating in Philadelphia. This includes businesses that are located outside the city limits but do some or all of their business activity in the City.
Hazardous Materials License
This license is required for the storage, dispensing, use, or handling of hazardous material.
Waste and Recycling Haulers Information
This license is no longer required by the City of Philadelphia, but other regulations may apply.
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Handbill Distribution License
This license is required for any distributor, distribution business, or person, who distributes commercial handbills on sidewalks, in public places, or door-to-door.
Dumpster License - Construction
This license is require for any dumpster utilized for storing all construction related debris. The company that owns the dumpster must apply for this license. There is a separate placement license necessary for the entity leasing the dumpster. The lessee permit is available from the Streets Department and will be issued for a defined time period.
Dumpster License
Dumpsters in the public right of way require an annual, renewable license from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Outdoor Advertising Business License
This license is required for installers and owners of large outdoor signs, such as billboards.