Construction & Demolition

New CALGreen Building Code On January 1, 2011, the new California Green Building standard code (Title 24–Part 11—CALGreen) became effective.  CALGreen applies to new buildings for residential and commercial projects. Typical buildings covered in this code are: state-owned, low-rise residential (up to 3 stories), commercial, public elementary & secondary schools, hospitals and community colleges. CalGreen contains a new requirement  for the completion of a Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP) for any NEW building being constructed and a minimum of 50% of the debris be recycled and or salvaged for reuse (Section 5.408.1 - 5.408.4) . This requirement must be met to obtain a building permit and a certificate of occupancy.

To assist contractors/owners/builders understand the requirements  for a CWMP and  the mandatory 50% diversion for Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris,  Recyclemore has created an Introductory Guide to the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan for the CALGreen Building Code.  The guide also contains steps on how to initiate the completion of a CWMP which is usually coordinated through the building/ planning department of the city where the project is located. The city building and planning departments can also help determine if your project is required to meet the new CalGreen code and can provide with you with the necessary forms.

For more information on CalGreen and other State building mandates, please visit the California Building Standards Commission website. 

Construction & Demolition Waste Recovery & Disposal Facilities

RecycleMore has compiled a list of approved C&D Waste Recovery and Disposal Facilities.  Please call facilities directly for current rates and acceptable materials. View the list here.
 

Additional Resources:

For a listing of businesses that provide salvage services and sell recycled building materials click here.

 

 

Golden Bear Transfer Station: 

The Golden Bear Transfer Station (GBTS) is located at the foot of Parr Blvd in North Richmond off the Richmond Parkway.  All waste generated in the surrounding communities is dumped on the transfer station floor and loaded into large transfer trailers and taken to the Keller Canyon Landfill in Pittsburg.  Self-hauled waste is also dumped at the GBTS for a fee.  Clean source-separated debris such as landscape materials, clean lumber or clean concrete is recycled on a separate section of the closed landfill.

Contractors who are on job sites that must (by law) have their material recycled need to let the scale house know of this requirement.  The loads will be handled differently and a tag will be issued that states the materials were recycled.

More information can be obtained by calling Golden Bear Transfer Station at 510-970-7242.  

 

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