Solid Waste Licensing
In Olmsted County, there are four classes of Solid Waste Hauler Licenses: Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class D. See "Addendum B" of the approved Solid Waste Management Ordinance for the specifics of each license type.
Class A Solid Waste Hauler License
A Class A License is required in Olmsted County for Commercial Haulers to provide Hauler Services for Mixed Municipal Solid Waste, Industrial Waste, Recyclable Materials, Source-Separated Organic Materials, Construction Debris, Demolition Debris, and Infectious Waste. The County limits the number of Class A licenses to twelve.
Olmsted County Environmental Resources must receive a completed 2024 Class A License application by 5 p.m. on December 1, 2023.
Application is now closed - Check back on October 1, 2024.
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Class B Solid Waste Hauler License
A Class B License is required in Olmsted County for Commercial Haulers to provide Collection and transportation of Source-Separated Organic Materials only. The County does not limit the number of Class B Licenses.
It would be best if you were licensed in 2024 to provide hauling services requiring a Class B license. Submit your completed Class B license application by December 1, 2023, to provide sufficient staff time to process your application and approval of a Class B license effective January 1, 2024.
Application is now closed - Check back on October 1, 2024
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Class C Solid Waste Hauler License
A Class C License is required in Olmsted County for Commercial Haulers to provide Hauler Services utilizing roll-off trucks hauling roll-off containers (“open top”), roll-off trailers, and compactor boxes for Mixed Municipal Solid Waste, Industrial Waste, Recyclable Materials, Source Separated Organic Materials, Construction Debris, Demolition Debris, and Infectious Waste. The County limits the number of Class C licenses to eight.
Olmsted County Environmental Resources must receive a completed 2024 Class C License application by 5 p.m. on December 1, 2023.
Application is now closed - Check back on October 1, 2024
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Class D Solid Waste Hauler License
A Class D License is required in Olmsted County for Persons providing collection and transportation of Bulky Items and solid waste as an adjunct secondary service to a primary service of providing labor or general site cleanup services. The County does not limit the number of Class D Licenses.
It would be best if you were licensed in 2024 to provide hauling services requiring a Class D license. Submit your completed Class D license application by December 1, 2023, to provide sufficient staff time to process your application and approve a Class D license effective January 1, 2024.
Please get in touch with the Environmental Resources Department regarding the application process. 507-328-7070
Required safety information for drivers - Solid Waste Facility information