The City requires all covered construction projects to properly recycle and divert construction and demolition (C&D) debris in compliance with CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11) and local regulations.

Covered Projects

“Covered Projects” include:

1. Newly constructed buildings
   Any new building or structure requiring a building permit.
2. Additions to non-residential buildings or structures
   Any increase in the floor area, volume, or footprint of an existing commercial or non-residential structure.
3. Additions and alterations to residential buildings
   Any addition or alteration that increases the structure’s conditioned area, interior volume, or size, as defined in CALGreen Section 301.1.1.
4. City-sponsored construction projects
   Any construction, demolition, renovation, improvement, or public-works project funded, contracted, or managed by the City.

Diversion Requirement (CALGreen)

All building or demolition permits issued for covered projects must comply with the State’s minimum C&D diversion requirements:

• A minimum of 65% of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris must be diverted from landfills, through recycling, reuse, or salvage.

Documentation showing compliance may include weight tickets, receipts from recycling facilities, and reports provided by CR&R or approved self-haulers.

Approved Hauler Requirements

• CR&R is the City’s only approved construction and demolition waste hauler.
• The permit holder (property owner or contractor listed on the building permit) must use CR&R for all C&D debris collection and recycling unless approved for self-hauling.

Self-Hauling Requirements

Contractors wishing to self-haul C&D materials must follow these rules:

• The party pulling the building permit must be the self-hauler.
• Subcontractors or third parties cannot self-haul unless they are the permit holder.
• All materials must be taken to approved recycling facilities.
• Self-haulers must maintain all weight tickets, receipts, and diversion documentation to demonstrate compliance with the 65% diversion requirement.
• The following forms, both included in the application packet below, are required to be filled out by the Applicant/Contractor:
  • Application Packet
    • Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
    • Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction and Recycling Report

Below you can find the application packet and other useful information regarding the C&D program. Please remember to save your disposal receipts. To apply for compliance, you must turn in your disposal receipts and the completed tonnage report to Building Inspector prior to final inspections.

Resources

Application Packet (PDF)

CalRecycle - Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling

CR&R Environmental Services - Construction and Demolition Services