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Collection and Disposal Business Categories

Businesses that collect or dispose of trash or recyclables in Fairfax County must participate in one of the programs listed below.

Business Category	Activity	Requirements	Disposal Rate	Payment Method	Miscellaneous
Collection Company with Certificate to Operate (CTO)	Collects waste and recyclables at least once per week. Trash is transported to county facilities for disposal.	- Application for Certificate to Operate - Bond - Vehicle inspections, vehicle permits and fees - See relevant forms	Reduced disposal rate via Waste Delivery/Disposal Agreement with county	Invoiced monthly by county	- Must secure a surety bond for each permitted vehicle. - County maintains vehicle tare weights - Permits and Certificates to Operate must be renewed annually. Vehicles must be inspected annually.
Recycling Company	Collects recyclables only and transports them to noncounty facilities.	Vehicles must be registered with the county.	n/a	n/a	- Registration must be renewed as necessary.
Permitted Disposal Company	Brings waste generated by their own business operations to county facilities for disposal.	- Application - Bond - Vehicle Permits - See relevant forms	Reduced disposal rate via Waste Delivery/Disposal Agreement with county	Invoiced monthly by county	- Must secure a surety bond for each permitted vehicle. - County can maintain vehicle tare weights (optional). - Vehicles are weighed on commercial disposal scales. - Vehicle permits must be renewed annually. - May also participate in Commercial Cash Program.
Commercial Cash Customer	Same activities as Permitted Disposal Company, see above.	- Application - Commercial Cash Permit - See relevant forms	Disposal rate according to material type	Pay at point of service using credit card, cash, check	- Not required to secure a surety bond. - County can maintain vehicle tare weights (optional). - Vehicles are weighed on recycling and disposal center scales. These are open later than commercial disposal scales. Gross vehicle weight may not exceed 5 tons. - Vehicles must have program permit with them in order to dispose of waste. - Vehicles are retared annually.
Tire Disposal Company	Brings tires to I-95 Complex for disposal.	- Application - Bond - Tire Disposal Permit - See relevant forms	Commercial tire disposal rates	Invoiced monthly by county	- Must secure a surety bond. Cost depends on number of tires being disposed in county. - Permits must be renewed annually.