Rubbish and Garbage Removal License Application

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For all municipal business license questions, contact: City of South Bend • Department of Community Investment 227 West Jefferson Blvd • Suite 1400 S •South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021 LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – RUBBISH AND GARBAGE REMOVAL MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION - 4-48 DEFINITION: Anyone who intends to collect, transport, or dispose of, for compensation, any garbage, rubbish or trash of any kind, type, or nature. Vehicles owned and operated by the City of South Bend are not subject to the licensing requirement. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing. 2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application. 3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above. 4. Licenses expire April 30. 5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after April 30. 6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend. 7. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $60.00 + $10.00 vehicle inspection fee (fees are per vehicle). 8. Contact Central Services at (574) 235-9316 to schedule the vehicle inspections. REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS: 1. Registration State, Number, VIN, and other required vehicle information. 2. Include a list of the residential customers serviced or to be serviced on a regular basis. 3. Include the location where the applicant proposes to dispose of the waste. 4. All applicants and licensees shall provide a tipping fee receipt(s) from a licensed landfill upon request. APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee. 2. Division of Central Services and Department of Code Enforcement Inspections, as required. 3. Controller Denies or Approves License. 4. License issued upon approval and payment of the license fee. 5. License Holder may do business with properly displayed plate, decal, or other identification.