Construction & Demolition Recycling

Construction & demoliton debris recycling - 65% diversion required

All demolition projects, projects covered by CALGreen and building permits require and C&D Permit which mandates that 65% of all debris generated during the course of a project be recycled. 

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How do I comply?

  • Step 1: Fill out WMP. Fill out the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan (WMP). Please call C&D at (916) 808-0965 if you have questions.
  • Step 2: Submit WMP. Submit the completed Waste Management Plan by:
         • Email: C&D@cityofsacramento.org
         • Fax: (916) 808-4999 
  • Step 3: Approval. Recycling & Solid Waste (RSW) will review for approval. Approved WMP’s will be signed, marked approved and returned to you. 
  • Step 4: Record loads over course of project. All waste hauling and disposal or recycling activity must be entered on the Waste Log, including information from any subcontractors who self-hauled their own debris off-site. Use the waste log to record all loads, keeping a copy of the weight tickets and receipts indicating the material was recycled. 
  • Step 5: Submit Waste Log. Due 30 days after project completion. Submit the completed Waste Log with a copy of the weight tickets or facility report within 30 days of project completion by:
         • Email: C&D@cityofsacramento.org
         • Fax: (916) 808-4999

Please note: Overdue waste logs will delay future waste management plan approvals and may result in a fine. Failure to meet the mandated 65% diversion rate required by local and state law may result in a fine.

Projects that must recycle debris

  • All projects designated as CALGreen, Demolition and New Construction
    Exemptions: Detached residential garages, residential in-ground pools, residential prefabricated structures (sheds, etc.) Commercial projects are not exempt.
  • All Demolition Permits – structural demolition (down to the ground), interior demolition
    Exemption: Demolitions due to fire damage to correct an unsafe situation. A report from City Fire or Code Enforcement verifying the fire is necessary to receive this exemption. Remodeling due to fire damage is not exempt.
  • Any construction permit job value of $200,000 or more is required to recycle debris. Valuation is determined by the City Community Development Department.

Fees & fines

The administration fee is 0.04% of the job valuation or a minimum of $40. This fee is collected on the Building Permit and is due prior to permit issuance.

  • Minimum Fee: $40 
  • Maximum Fee: $800

Recycling & Solid Waste will not approve the next waste management plan until all pending waste logs are submitted and approved. This may also result in a fine and a deposit requirement for future applications.

Fines for late waste logs:

  • $50-$250 for first offense 
  • $251-$500 for second offense 
  • $501-$1500 for subsequent offenses 

1% of project valuation (max $10,000), due with fee when applying. Only applicable if permit applicant has been fined in past 12 months.

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