What is the Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Ordinance?

As of June 1, 2009, contractors, subcontractors and employees are responsible for the proper recycling of construction and demolition debris. The Sacramento County Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Ordinance requires that these five (5) materials be recycled:

1. Scrap metal
2. Inert materials (concrete, asphalt paving, bricks, etc.)
3. Corrugated cardboard
4. Wooden pallets
5. Clean wood waste (unpainted, untreated lumber & plywood – fasteners are OK)

What does it Cost?

For projects over $250,000 in value, the fee is 0.04% of the project value (with a maximum fee of $800 for a $2 Million project or more).

Unlike many other programs around the state, a performance deposit is not required.

However, if you are out of compliance you may be required to place deposits of 1% of project value on your next project. Other probationary measures can also be applied to your subsequent projects if you hire illegal haulers or if you fail to recycle.

How Do I Comply?

Complete a Waste Management Plan (WMP)
Identifying the waste you will be generating on your project. The plan should include recycling and hauling methods.

Outline a Recycling Method
• Source Separation – separate the individual materials into distinct containers or corrals, or
• Mixed Recovery – combine materials into one dumpster for sorting at a Certified C&D sorting facility.

Outline a Hauling Method
• Self-Haul, or
• Hire a Franchised Waste Hauler

Maintain and Return a Waste Log
You must keep a log of all waste hauling activity in the permit folder on your construction site. You’ll be given a blank Waste Log with your permit.

Return your completed Waste Log within 30 days of your Certificate of Occupancy or when your project is finalized. You do not need to factor recycling percentages by material.

Failure to return your completed Waste Log will result in additional steps when you apply for your next building permit.

Who Can I Hire to Haul Waste?

Who Can I Hire to Sort C&D Debris?

Illegal Hauling Means Illegal Dumping

If a cleanup crew or dumpster service offers incredibly cheap rates, this might be why:

Help us put a stop to illegal dumping by hiring only legally Franchised Waste Haulers. These companies are bound to vigorous monitoring and reporting requirements, mandatory participation in recycling programs and other conditions to protect public health and safety. They’re also obligated to help us meet our state mandated waste diversion goals. See list inside this brochure!

Only Franchised Waste Haulers can legally charge a fee for collecting commercial solid waste in Sacramento County, including construction and demolition debris.

Hiring a hauler without a franchise will put your building permit in jeopardy.

What are the Basics?

Sacramento County has worked closely with the building community to ensure this C&D Ordinance is simple and streamlined. It’s easy as 1-2-3.  

1. Make a Waste Management Plan
   Decide how you’re going to manage debris on your jobsite and how you will satisfy your recycling requirements.
   
2. Execute Your Waste Management Plan
   Recycle the targeted materials and hire only legally franchised waste haulers.
   
3. Report Your Results
   You will receive a blank Waste Log with your building permit. Maintain it and return the completed form at the end of your project.

Educate Your Employees

You must inform all of your employees and subcontractors about your WMP because you are responsible for all of the debris from your project.

For More Information

Contact the County Department of Waste Management and Recycling at:

(916) 875-4557
www.sacgreenteam.com