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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
9424(1)
 
Phraseology:

GARBAGE OR REFUSE LANDFILL, TRANSFER STATION AND MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATIONS

Footnote:

This classification applies to employers that receive, sort and consolidate garbage, refuse, waste or recyclable materials, primarily (more than 50% of gross receipts) for fee based disposal. This classification includes gate attendants and cashiers who receive payments from customers. This classification also applies to the disposal of medical waste.

This classification also applies to dismantling electronic or non-electronic waste products to allow for proper disposal.

This classification also applies to the processing of green waste, including but not limited to grass clippings, leaves, weeds, tree trimmings and similar yard waste at garbage or refuse landfill, transfer station or material recovery facility locations that are operated by the same employer. The collection of household and commercial waste and the curbside collection of recyclables, including but not limited to beverage containers for transport to transfer stations, material recovery facilities or disposal sites shall be separately classified as 9403(1), Garbage or Refuse Collecting.

Recycling Centers, or Dropoff or Collection Programs other than curbside collection programs, certified by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and engaged in the collection and redemption of California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers shall be separately classified as 8847, Beverage Container Collection or Redemption.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:
Recycling and Refuse Management
Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$5.33New/Renewal
9/1/2022$5.67New/Renewal
9/1/2021$5.35New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
GARBAGE OR REFUSE LANDFILL, TRANSFER STATION AND MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATIONS — all employees

Footnote:
This classification shall include gate attendants and cashiers who receive payments from customers.

The collection of household and commercial waste and the curbside collection of recyclables, including but not limited to beverage containers for transport to transfer stations, material recovery facilities or disposal sites shall be separately classified as 9403(1), Garbage or Refuse Collecting.

1/1/2018
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