Why Recycle Construction and Demolition Debris?
Each year 20 to 35% of the waste that goes to landfills in San Diego is construction and demolition debris. This amounts to more than 100,000 tons annually for the unincorporated areas of the county and over 1 MILLION tons countywide. What is the construction and demolition debris ordinance? Effective April 21, 2007, debris from construction and demolition projects must be diverted away from landfill disposal in the unincorporated County of San Diego. The ordinance requires that 90% of inerts and 70% of all other materials must be recycled from your project. In order to comply with the ordinance, applicants must submit a Construction and Demolition Debris Management Plan and a fully refundable Performance Guarantee prior to building permit issuance. (Sections 68.508 through 68.518 of the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances). Does the construction and demolition debris recycling ordinance apply to my project? This Ordinance applies to construction, demolition, or renovation projects, 4
