On December 4, 2007, the San Diego City Council passed the
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Deposit Ordinance (PDF:
35K). Effective July 1, 2008, this program is designed to keep C&D
materials out of local landfills and ensure they get recycled instead.
 Approximately
35 percent of the total waste disposed in the Miramar Landfill is recyclable
C&D material. As a result, 400,000 tons of mixed C&D waste continues
to enter the Landfill each year. By diverting 50 percent of the C&D
entering the Miramar Landfill, the City will:
- Increase overall waste diversion in the landfill by over six percent
- Avoid state penalties
- Prolong the life of the Miramar Landfill
Starting July 1, 2008, applicants for certain building and demolition
permits will be required to comply with this ordinance. (See table below.)
How it will work:
Before any work is performed on the site, applicants
must turn in a Waste Management Form, which will provide a general estimate
of the total waste generated by the project including how much will be
recycled. A pre-determined deposit is also required.
During the project, applicants will determine which
recycling facilities are most convenient for recycling waste. Certified
recycling facilities must be used in order to be eligible for a refund.
Donating reusable goods is also acceptable with appropriate documentation.
At the end of the project, the total deposit will be
returned to the applicant only if 50 percent or more of all C&D waste
was recycled. For the city to determine this, a Deposit Refund Request
and all receipts for recycling and disposal must be submitted.
The following table indicates types of projects that are affected
by the program. Please note the building's square footage to determine
deposit amount.
| Building Category |
Deposit/Sq.
Ft. |
Maximum Sq.
Ft. Subject to Deposit |
Minimum Sq.
Ft. Subject to Ordinance |
Range of Deposits |
| Residential New Construction |
$0.40 |
125,000 detached
100,000 attached |
500 |
$200-$50,000
$200-$40,000 |
| Non-residential New Construction |
$0.20 |
25,000 commercial
75,000 industrial |
1000 |
$200-$5,000
$200-$15,000 |
| Non-residential Alterations |
$0.70 |
None |
286 |
$200 and up |
| Residential Demolition |
$0.70 |
None |
286 |
$200 and up |
| Non-residential Demolition |
$0.20 |
None |
1000 |
$200 and up |
| Flat Rate |
| Roof Project with Tear-off |
$200 |
None |
None |
$200 |
| Residential Alterations |
$1,000 |
None |
500 |
$1,000 |
***Exemptions include:
- Roofing projects that do not include the tear-off of the existing
roof.
- Installation, replacement or repair of:
- Retaining wall
- Carport
- Balcony
- Deck
- Fence
- Swimming pool or a spa
- Development which requires only an electric, plumbing or mechanical
permit.
- Development which is expected to generate only hazardous waste and/or
hazardous substances.
- Development for which the construction and demolition debris deposit
is less than $200.
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