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Construction and Demolition (D&C) Recycling
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Benefits of C&D Recycling

1. C&D Recycling Will Save Money by:
  • reducing project disposal costs,
  • reducing transportation costs,
  • reducing the cost of some new construction materials by recycling old materials on-site, and
  • eliminating the need for new materials for road base, mulch and landscaping.
Tipping Fee Cost Comparison for Local Disposal and Recycling
Construction and Demolition
(Miramar Landfill)
Tipping fee: $77/ton
+ RCBT*: $8/ton
+ AB 939 fee: $7/ton
$92/ton (average)**
Recyclable Green Waste
(Miramar Landfill)
Tipping fee: $22/ton
+ Franchise fee: $0/ton
+ AB 939 fee: $0/ton
$22/ton (average)
Recyclable Concrete
(local recycling facilities)
Tipping fee: $10/ton
+ Franchise fee: $0/ton
+ AB 939 fee: $0/ton
$10/ton (average)
*Refuse Collection Business Tax (RCBT)
**Pricing varies by type of hauler and quantity.

2. Help With Shortage of Material by:

  • reducing the shortage of construction materials. Recycled materials are as good as or even better than some virgin materials.
Photo of Concrete in Specialized Recycler
Concrete can also be separated and taken to a specialized recycler, where tipping fees are in general 70% cheaper than fees at the landfill. It can also be crushed on site, saving money on trucking expenses.
3. Help the Environment by:
  • reducing air pollution,
  • reducing traffic problems, and
  • reducing need for mining raw materials.
4. Saves Space at the Miramar Landfill

Save 50-80% on Tipping Fees for Recyclables

Tipping fees are charges paid to the City of San Diego for waste disposed in the Miramar Landfill.



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