• License Application for - Rubbish and Garbage Removal

    MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION – 4-48
  • South Bend 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 and Application Process:

    1. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application.
    2. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above.
    3. Licenses expire April 30.
    4. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after expiration.
    5. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend.
    6. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $60.00 + $10.00 vehicle inspection fee per vehicle.
    7. 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.

     

    Questions?

    For all municipal business license questions, contact:

    City of South Bend
    Department of Community Investment
    215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
    Suite 500
    South Bend, Indiana 46601

    Phone: 574.235.5912

    Fax: 574.235.9021

  • Application Type

  • Is this application pertaining to a new business or are you renewing your existing permit?
  • Business Data

  • Does Mailing address differ from Property Address?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Use the South Bend Zoning Map to find your business's Zoning Type.

  • Personal Data

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Vehicle Information

  • Is the applicant also the Vehicle Owner?
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  • Signature

  • I, hereby, certify and affirm that all the information I have given in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I have in no way attempted to mislead the City in this application by omitting facts known to me. I have read and understand the regulations of the Rubbish and Garbage Removal license found in the City of South Bend Municipal Code, Section 4-48.

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