Construction & Demolition Recycling Program

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Title 24 Chapter 11 of the 2022 Green Building Code requires all construction and demolition projects to have a plan that identifies all of the material that will be diverted from disposal by efficient usage, recycling, reuse on the project or salvage for future use or sale. All permitted construction projects must recycle and/or salvage at least 65% of the waste generated from the project. Recycling Plans are now digital! Click here to complete and submit your project's Construction and Demolition Recycling Plan for Utility Department review.

The Recycling Plan:

Indicates if the construction and demolition waste materials will be sorted on-site (source separated) of bulk mixed (single stream).

Identifies diversion facilities where the construction and demolition waste will be taken.

Specifies that the amount of construction and demolition waste materials shall be calculated by weight or volume. Below is a tonnage conversion by materials to assist you with preparing your project's Recycling Plan.

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*California Integrated Waste Management Board (March 2000, p. 29). Solid Waste Generation, Disposal, and Diversion Measurement Guide for State Agencies and Large State Facilities.

Before Construction

After Construction

Applicants receive their final permit checklist from the Community Development Department at the end of the project. All receipts and/or photos of salvaged items should be submitted to RecycleRight@slocity.org to ensure 65% diversion and for approval.

Once approved, the applicant will be granted their Certificate of Occupancy.

If not approved, a fine totaling 2% of the total project valuation will be due and processed by the Finance Department.

Tips

To help meet requirements of the the Green Building Code, below is a partial list of local companies that offer waste disposal and recycling services, this list is in no way meant as an endorsement of these companies or their services. Please take the time to do your own research and develop a comprehensive recycling plan for your project.
The landfills and transfer stations in San Luis Obispo County accept mixed loads of construction and demolition materials at a recycling diversion rate of 70%.
Several local businesses and organizations also accept construction materials for reuse or recycling. Check out the Construction and demolition materials chart below (click link for enlarged version with links to company websites).

Items in Good Condition

For items in good condition please check out:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Surplus and gently used building materials. Tax deductible. Donation hours are subject to change based on ReStore staff availability current inventory needs. Please call ahead for more information. NEW Locations:
- 2790 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA | (805) 546-8699 Donation | Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- 844 9th Street, Paso Robles, CA | (805) 434-0486 | Donations to the Paso Robles ReStore are accepted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
A Place to Grow: Wood, doors and windows in good condition. Reclaimed for outdoor projects.
Text a photo to Dana at (805) 704-1155.