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Commercial Waste & Recycling Plan (+ annual FM-11): Philadelphia restaurant guide
Philadelphia Department of Sanitation
What it is
Businesses that use a private hauler must file a waste and recycling plan when they open and an annual compliance report.
When a restaurant needs it
At opening; update within 30 days of any change; FM-11 report by December 31 each year.
How to apply
Submit in the Commercial Waste & Recycling Portal using your CAL number.
Documents you’ll need
- CAL number
- Hauler name(s)
- Materials recycled and container details
Fee
No fee stated
Processing time
Same day online
Renewal
Annual FM-11 by December 31
Who files
Owner or manager.
Good to know
Restaurants selling food for off-premises consumption must also keep trash and recycling cans within ten feet of the public entrance.
Official source
Sanitation — File business waste & recycling compliance forms
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.