Removal, Transport & Disposal of Solid Waste/Recyclables
TRANSPORT OF OFFAL, SOLID WASTE OR OTHER OFFENSIVE SUBSTANCES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
A Transport of Offal/Solid Waste License is required for any vehicle operating and transporting offal or other offensive substances, including Solid Waste, within the Town of Sharon. This includes the transport of sewage from chemical toilets and the transport of dumpsters containing Solid Waste, Recyclables or Construction Debris.
- Hauler permits run on a calendar year, January 1 through December 31
- Upon renewal of permit, applicant must complete the Annual Reporting Form
Bundled Service to Commercial Customers/Generators for Solid Waste/Recyclables collection is required, unless:
- The Customer can provide proof to the Permitted Hauler that separate Recycling services are provided by another Permitted Hauler OR
- Via one of the methods listed on the Recycling Service Exemption Form
- The names and addresses of Solid Waste only Commercial Customers must be provided to the Sharon Health Department so the Town can follow up to ensure that those Customers are complying with the Waste Bans.
- Haulers shall provide information to the Health Department on how they intend to ensure Customers prevent Waste Ban materials from being disposed of with Solid Waste.
Permitted Haulers must be in compliance with the following general permit requirements:
- Name of the company on each vehicle operating in the Town of Sharon must be clearly displayed.
- Each vehicle must meet all Department of Transportation safety requirements at all times.
- All materials must be securely contained in the vehicle.
- Recyclables shall not be commingled with Solid Waste
- Permitted Haulers shall only collect for disposal of Solid Waste which is not banned from disposal.
- It is the responsibility of the Permitted Hauler to educate the Customer about the Waste Bans and inform them that they will refuse to collect Solid Waste mixed with Waste Ban items that are visible to the driver/collector from any of their customers (there is no requirement to open bags).
- In the event the Permitted Hauler refuses to collect any materials, the Permitted Hauler will notify such Customers in writing of the reason(s) for refusal to collect Solid Waste or Recyclables.
- Permitted Hauler will advise the Health Department about Customers who have received rejection notices. The Health Department will, where possible, assist the Permitted Hauler with enforcement of the Mandatory Recycling provision and/or Waste Ban requirement
Regulation for the Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Solid Waste or Recyclables