The City of West Sacramento’s commitment to the diversion of solid waste and to compliance with state law requires the establishment of programs for waste reduction and recycling. In keeping with that commitment, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 06-09 adding the requirement for waste diversion from construction and demolition projects.

The following types of projects must comply with the construction and demolition debris recycling requirement:
* Demolition of a building or structure, or a project where a demolition permit is required:
* Construction, addition or alteration of a building or structure more than 5,000 square feet;
* Construction of a building or structure less than 5,000 square feet if more than one
   building or structure is part of the same development project.

The construction and demolition debris recycling program requires that at least fifty percent (50%) of the construction and demolition debris from the covered projects listed above will be diverted from landfill disposal.

In addition, a permit is required to haul the construction and demolition debris from the project site. If you or your sub-contractors do not meet the conditions found in Section 8.08.060 of municipal code, you will be required to use a franchised permit holder to haul the debris. Click here for the current list of franchised permit holders.  If your contractor is not on the list, please ask that they contact the City to obtain necessary franchise permits.

A grading, building or demolition permit will be issued only after a construction and demolition debris recycling plan for the project(s) is submitted and approved.
4. You are responsible for collecting the data and submitting it to the City at the end of the project (s) using the form titled That document requires an actual accounting of the debris disposed, as well as where it ended up - recycling and/or landfill facilities.

Forms:

Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Plan Part 1 (to be submitted at time of permit application)

Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Plan Part 2 (to be submitted at the end of the project along with documentation of the debris disposed and recycled)

The City of West Sacramento requests your cooperative compliance with all municipal codes and policies. Non-compliance may result in penalties. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact the City of West Sacramento’s Refuse and Recycling Division at (916) 617-4590.