C&D Debris Recycling Ordinance
All demolition projects, projects covered by CALGreen and building permits fall under the Construction and Demolition (C&D) ordinance which requires that 65% of all debris generated during the course of a project must be recycled.
Waste Management Plan | Waste Log
Certified Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Sorting Facilities
Franchised Haulers List
For information about CALGreen, please visit here.
HOW DO I COMPLY?
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Step 1:
Fill out WMP
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Fill out the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan (WMP). Please call C&D at (916) 808-0965 if you have questions.
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Step 2:
Submit WMP
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Submit the completed Waste Management Plan by:
- Email: C&D@cityofsacramento.org
- Fax: (916) 808-4999
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Step 3:
Approval
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Recycling & Solid Waste (RSW) will review for approval. Approved WMP’s will be signed, marked approved and returned to you.
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Step 4:
Record loads over course of project
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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.
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Step 5:
Submit Waste Log
Due 30 days after project completion
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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
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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.
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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.
JOB VALUE OF $200,000 OR MORE
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
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.
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Minimum Fee: $40
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Maximum Fee: $800
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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:
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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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