Columbia Only licensed waste hauler to engage in removal ordinance (§ 13-188)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article VII. Waste Haulers
In short: You can't haul food waste, privy or septic tank contents, or manure on city streets unless you hold a waste hauler license under this article.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to transport, haul, convey or carry on or over the streets of the city, food waste, any contents of privies, contents of septic tanks or manure, unless licensed as a waste hauler, according to the provisions of this article.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-188
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.