Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling

Local Government Sample Documents

CIWMB's Model C&D Ordinance. Chapter 501, Statutes of 2002 (Kuehl, SB 1374) required the CIWMB to develop a model construction and demolition (C&D) diversion ordinance by March 1, 2004. This tool is provided for jurisdictions to use in the creation of an ordinance that will help to meet their local needs. Other tools for architects, builders, local governments, and C&D processors are also available.

The following are sample documents (ordinances, contract language, and permit conditions) and links to programs used by California cities or counties to encourage the diversion of C&D materials from landfills. For specific information regarding these samples, please contact the jurisdiction or author listed.

City

• Town of Atherton: C&D Ordinance
• City of Brawley: C&D Ordinance (Adobe PDF, 1.3 MB)
• Castro Valley: Administrative Provisions for Processing of Construction and Demolition Debris
• City of Cotati: C&D Ordinance
• City of Fortuna: C&D Policy (Adobe PDF, 25 KB)
• City of Half Moon Bay: Contractor's Guide to the Construction and Demolition Debris Waste Management Plan (Adobe PDF, Size Unknown)
• City of La Habra: C&D Ordinance (Adobe PDF, 27 KB)
• City of Laguna Hills: Requires all "covered projects" to submit a plan, divert 50 percent, and includes a security deposit based upon square footage.
  • C&D Ordinance (Adobe PDF, 334 KB)
  • Resolution (Adobe PDF, 107 KB)
  • C&D Impound Resolution (Adobe PDF, 45 KB)--sets fees for the disposal/processing and storage of non-franchise drop-off and front loader bins.
  • Municipal Code (Adobe PDF, 428 KB)--addresses franchise hauler bins.
• City of Palo Alto: C&D Ordinance (Adobe PDF, Size Unknown)--requires that 90 percent of inert solids (ex. asphalt, concrete, rock) and at least 50 percent of the remaining C&D debris be diverted from landfills through salvage and recycling.
• City of Oakland: Waste Reduction & Recycling Requirements for Building Permit Applicants
• City of Sacramento: C&D Ordinance
• City of San Francisco: C&D Debris Management Ordinance
• City of San Jose: Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit Program and Ordinance
• City of Santa Monica: Ordinance on Construction and Material Waste
• City of Santa Rosa: C&D Debris Ordinance
• City of Willits: C&D Ordinance (Adobe PDF, 288 KB)--requires demolition, roofing, and construction and remodeling projects to divert 50 percent of waste, and includes a $0.35/ft² deposit.

County

• Contra Costa County: C&D Ordinance and Supporting Information
• San Mateo County--Unincorporated Area: C&D Ordinance
• County of Ventura: C&D Ordinance

Other Model/Sample Ordinances

• Local Green Building Programs
• Alameda County Waste Management Board: Model C&D Ordinance (Adobe PDF, Size Unknown)
• Marin County: C&D Debris Model Ordinance Adobe PDF, Size Unknown)
• Rural Alternative Model Ordinance: Rural Counties’ Environmental Services Joint Power Authority (ESJPA) (MS Word, 48 KB)
• Sample C&D Ordinance (Adobe PDF, 116 KB)--prepared by Rufus C. Young, Jr., Esq of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP

Last updated: June 22, 2009