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Application for Special Event Food Service Permit

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  2. Application for Special Event Food Service Permit

    to comply with SW-021 Material Management Policy

    • Only applicable for events with two or more food or beverage vendors.
    • One food vendor per application.

     A description of recyclable materials and compostable materials is available on our website accgov.com/recycle.

    Guide for Compostables vs Recyclables


    For assistance or information, call 706-613-3501 ext. 7878.

  3. $25 Application Fee is due on completion of this application.
    • For faster processing and to pay by credit card: Please call 706-613-3501 ext. 7884.
    • To pay in person: Please print your completed application and bring to 725 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, GA 30605 
    • To pay by mail: Please print your completed application and mail with the $25 application fee made payable to ACC Solid Waste to P.O. Box 1868, Athens GA 30605. Check must be received prior to the event date.
  4. Application Payment Method*
  5. Food Vendor Contact Information
  6. Guidelines for Food Vendors in Public Spaces

    All food vendors must use compostable or recyclable greenware, including but not limited to plates, bowls, cups, and flatware. 

    No disposable items outside of individually professionally prepackaged foods (ice cream, chips, etc.) are allowed.

  7. To help ensure you are purchasing the correct materials, please include links to your items below:
  8. Please include links to the materials you plan to purchase to ensure they are approved materials.

  9. Recycling Waste Sort

    Any materials that will have food or food residue after use are NOT recyclable. A compostable version MUST be used.

    • Paper cups and hard plastic cups (and their accompanying lids) may be used for free-draining liquid beverages (e.g., water, soda, juice, and beer).
  10. Please include links to the materials you plan to purchase to ensure they are approved materials.

  11. Compost Waste sort

    • BPI CertificationUtensils/straws/food containers MUST be compostable.
    • Compostable plates/cups/bowls and lids MUST be used for solids or thick liquids (e.g., frappes, milkshakes, soups, chili, and anything leaving food residue).
    • Look for BPI certification. Labeling can be misleading and MANY vendors have purchased items that are not compostable. Please check with the Recycling Division if you are unsure if the material is compostable.
  12. Landfill Waste Sort

    No disposable items outside of individually professionally prepackaged foods (ice cream, chips, etc.) are allowed.

  13. NOT PERMITTED


    The items listed below are examples of materials NOT allowed for public events. Compostable alternatives MUST be used. 

    Landfill Waste Sort (2)


  14. Food Vendor Agreement

    "I agree to adhere to the rules set forth in the SW-021 Material Management Policy and understand there are applicable fines associated with non-compliance.”

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