Junk Peddler

License Information

A Junk Peddler License is required to travel from place to place for the purpose of collecting, transporting or disposing of junk.

Fee: $150
Municipal Code Reference: 4-216
Inspections: None

Potential Taxes

Employer's Expense Tax
Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax
Use Tax for Non-Titled Personal Property
Use Tax for Titled Personal Property

For specific business tax information see Taxes.

Disclaimer:The information on this page is intended to provide general licensing and tax information for City of Chicago business owners. The above listed taxes are those typically remitted by licensees engaging in this specific type of business. However, because every business is different, there may be additional taxes that you may be required to collect and/or remit. Please refer to the complete Tax List to determine which taxes apply to your business activity. Nothing contained within these pages shall to any extent substitute for the independent investigations and the sound technical and business judgment of the business owner.