The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors adopted the Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling and Reuse Ordinance on January 4, 2005. The Ordinance added Chapter 20.87 to the Los Angeles County Code which requires projects in the unincorporated areas to recycle or reuse 50 percent of the debris generated. Its purpose is to increase the diversion of construction and demolition debris from disposal facilities and will assist the County in meeting the State of California's 50 percent waste reduction mandate.
Projects, which fall under this Ordinance, include the following (Section 20.87.030.I):
- Any project requiring a construction permit which is valued at over $100,000. This does not apply to work that consists of one single-family or two-family residential structure and associated accessory structures unless they are part of a development or a tract.
- Any project requiring a demolition permit, regardless of the value.
- Any project requiring a grading permit, regardless of the value.
- Any project which requires one or more of the above permits.
Effective January 1, 2009, the Los Angeles County Green Building Program set forth new building requirements which supplemented the Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling and Reuse Ordinance. As a result, construction projects valued at less than $100,000, single-family residential structures, or two-family residential structures are no longer exempt. All construction projects must now file a Recycling and Reuse Plan.
Residential construction projects consist of single-family homes, duplexes, condominiums, townhomes, apartments, or secondary structures such as garages. The recycling requirements are as follows: Four or fewer living units must recycle a minimum of 50 percent of the debris generated by weight.Five or more living units must recycle a minimum of 65 percent of the debris generated by weight.
Commercial construction projects consist of commercial, industrial, or retail structure, as well as all tenant improvements. The recycling requirements are as follows: Less than 10,000 square feet of floor area must recycle a minimum of 50 percent of the debris generated by weight.Equal to or more than 10,000 square feet of floor area must recycle a minimum of 65 percent of the debris generated by weight.
For more information about the Los Angeles County Green Building Program, click here for the Department of Regional Planning's website.
Forms and informational materials are available here or may be requested from the Construction & Demolition Unit at (626) 458-3551.
Recycling and Reuse Plans are to be submitted to the Construction & Demolition Unit for review and approval. Forms may be submitted by fax at (626) 737-1723, the U. S. Postal Service or a parcel service, or at the public counter Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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