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Waste and Recycling
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Reduction, Reuse and Recycling
It's Now the Law (as of January 1, 2010)…
CALGreen includes mandatory requirements that a minimum of 50% of the nonhazardous construction and demolition debris from new residential and non-residential construction projects be recycled and/or salvaged for reuse (unless a local ordinance is more stringent). Additionally, for non-residential projects, CALGreen mandates that 100% of trees, stumps, rocks, and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing, be reused or recycled.
More information on CALGreen is available by clicking here.
The CALGreen brochure can be downloaded by clicking here.
Chapter 30.70 of the Elk Grove Municipal Code
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On May 26, 2010, the Elk Grove City Council adopted Ordinance No. 10-2010, which includes Chapter 30.70, Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Reduction, Reuse and Recycling.
On June 9, 2010, the Elk Grove City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-118, which details the fees and policies related to Title 30, Solid Waste Management (including Chapter 30.70, Construction and Demolition [C&D] Debris Reduction, Reuse and Recycling).
The Ordinance and Resolution can be downloaded here:
What is the Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling Program?
As of July 1, 2010, contractors, subcontractors and employees are responsible for the proper recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) debris. The City of Elk Grove’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling Program requires that the following five (5) materials be recycled:
- Scrap metal
- Inert materials (concrete, asphalt paving, bricks, etc.)
- Corrugated cardboard
- Wooden pallets
- Clean wood waste (unpainted, untreated lumber & plywood – fasteners OK)
Construction projects with a project value of more than $250,000 and all demolition projects will be required to participate in the recycling program.
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). The minimum fee for a demolition project is $40.
| All Demolition Projects | Construction Project with Project Value Greater than $250,000 |
Construction Project with Project Value Equal to or Less than $250,000 |
| Multiply project value by .0004 to determine C&D processing fee | Multiply project value by .0004 to determine C&D processing fee | No C&D processing fee or debris recycling requirements |
| The minimum fee is $40 and the maximum fee is $800 | The minimum fee is $40 and the maximum fee is $800 |
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 a deposit on your next project. Other probationary measures may also be applied to your subsequent projects if you hire illegal haulers or fail to recycle.
How Do I Comply?
Complete a Waste Management Plan (WMP)
Identify 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 Registered Commercial Hauler
Maintain and Return a Waste Log (WL)
You must keep a log of all waste hauling activity in the permit folder on your construction site. You will 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 in a timely manner may result in additional steps when you apply for your next building permit.
Who Can I Hire to Haul Waste?
Only Registered Commercial Haulers can collect and haul commercial solid waste (including C&D debris) in the City of Elk Grove.
Registered Commercial Haulers:
| Name of Hauler | Phone |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK? | (916) 437-8168 |
| Aces Waste Services | (916) 684-4220 |
| Advance Disposal | (916) 920-2747 |
| All Waste Systems | (916) 456-1555 |
| Allied Waste | (916) 631-0600 |
| Atlas Disposal | (916) 455-2800 |
| CA Waste Recovery Systems | (916) 441-1985 |
| Elk Grove Waste Management | (916) 689-4052 |
| GreenWaste of Sacramento | (916) 420-9900 |
| Junk-King | 1-800-995-JUNK |
| Mini Drops | (916) 776-1499 |
| North Cal Hauling | (916) 869-7928 |
| North West Recyclers | (916) 686-8575 |
| Patrick's Construction Clean-Up | (916) 452-5495 |
| Quality Construction Cleanup | (916) 388-8989 |
| Waste Management | (916) 387-1400 |
| Waste Removal & Recycling | (916) 453-1400 |
(valid as of 2/1/2012)
Who Can I Hire to Sort C&D Debris?
Mixed materials must be taken to a Certified C&D Sorting Facility. The facilities on the chart below have been certified by the Sacramento Regional Solid Waste Authority (SWA).
| Certified C&D Sorting Facilities | Phone |
| Allied Waste /Elder Creek Transfer & Recovery 8642 Elder Creek Rd., Sacramento |
(916) 387-8425 |
| Florin-Perkins Public Disposal 4201 Florin-Perkins Rd., Sacramento |
(916) 443-5120 |
| L&D Landfill 8635 Fruitridge Rd., Sacramento |
(916) 737-8640 |
| Waste Management / K&M Recycle America 3562 Ramona Ave., Sacramento |
(916) 452-0412 |
Visit www.sacramentoswa.com for updates.
Where Can I Take Recyclable C&D Debris for Recycling?
A list of construction and demolition debris recyclers in the Sacramento region that also lists the materials they accept, can be downloaded:
Illegal Hauling Means Illegal Dumping
If a clean-up crew or dumpster service offers incredibly cheap rates, this might be why:
Help us put a stop to illegal dumping by hiring only Registered Commercial Haulers. These companies are bound to monitoring and reporting requirements, mandatory participation in recycling programs, and other conditions to protect public health and safety. They are also obligated to help us meet our State-mandated waste diversion goals.
Only Registered Commercial Haulers can legally charge a fee for collecting commercial solid waste, including C&D debris, in the City of Elk Grove.
Hiring an illegal hauler will put your building permit in jeopardy.
What Are the Basics?
The City of Elk Grove has worked closely with the building community to ensure that the C&D Recycling Program is simple and streamlined. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
| 1. | Make a Waste Management Plan Decide how you are 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 Registered Commercial 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 Waste Management Plan because you are responsible for all of the debris from your project.
Forms, Fee Chart, Hauler List, and Program Brochure
Waste Management Plan Form (to be completed by Building Permit applicant)
List of Registered Commercial Haulers
Waste Log Form (to be completed by Permittee, if self-hauling, or hauler)
Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program Brochure
For More Information
Cindy Nelson, Commercial Programs Coordinator
(916) 627-3452
cknelson@elkgrovecity.org
Cedar Kehoe, Program Manager
(916) 478-3634
ckehoe@elkgrovecity.org
Last updated: 2/1/12 6:44 AM
