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  1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
  2. Debris Management Plan: estimates the types and quantities of materials that will be generated during   your project.

  3. Debris Management Permit Instructions

  4. Request for Exception: please fill out this form if you do not believe you need a Debris Management Permit.  See form for details.

  5. Quarterly Debris Management Report: updates the types and quantities of materials that are generated quarterly, submitted with receipts or other proof of recycling.  

  6. Final Debris Management Plan: final account of all types and quantities of materials that were generated on the project.  This is a request for refund and must be submitted with receipts or other proof of recycling.
     
  7. Daily Log: this will assist with keeping track of recycled materials for reporting. 
     
  8. Materials Conversion Table: will assist project manager to calculate from cubic yards to tons.

  9. Recycling Receipt Template: to be used as a template receipt for materials facilities or pick up (not required).

  10. Infeasibility Exemption Form: If it is infeasible for the project to meet the requirements to recycle 90% of inerts and 50% of all other materials, the applicant may apply for an exemption.  If an exemption is granted, the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Section of the Department of Public Works shall determine what percentage of construction and demolition debris the applicant is required to recycle.

  11. Financially Responsibility Form  
  12. Construction and Demolition Recycling Bond Form 

  13. Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance: Effective April 21, 2007, debris from construction and demolition projects greater than 40,000 square feet must be diverted away from landfill disposal in the unincorporated County of San Diego. The ordinance requires that 90% of inerts and 50% of all other materials must be recycled from your project.  In order to comply with the Ordinance, applicants must submit a Debris Management Plan and a fully refundable Performance Guarantee prior to building permit issuance.  
  14. Construction and Demolition Recycling Guide

  15. Construction and Demolition Links  
  16. C&D Power Point - Building Industry Association Workshop

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