This rule applies to businesses that transport recyclable materials from commercial or industrial generators over the public highways of the state of Washington for compensation that are required to possess a common carrier permit to operate issued by the Washington utilities and transportation commission under chapter 81.80 RCW. Transporters include commercial recycling operations of certified solid waste collection companies regulated under chapter 81.77 RCW. This rule also applies to facilities that recycle solid waste and MRFs except for those facilities with current solid waste handling permits issued under RCW 70.95.170. Businesses that transport covered electronic products exclusively for recycling are exempt only from transporter registration and reporting requirements under this rule because these transporters must comply with chapters 70.95N RCW and 173-900 WAC.