What does C&D stand for?
Construction and demolition.
Why is it important that construction waste is recycled?
A lot of natural resources can be saved by recycling C&D waste, which makes up 24% of the trash going into the landfill. Also, most cities have ordinances requiring that the material be recycled.
Do all cities have the same recycling requirements?
No. All cities do not have the same recycling requirement, but all cities that do have recycling policies require you to submit recycling and disposal receipts upon completion of the project.
Why am I asked what city my waste came from?
The state requires each city and county to reduce waste through recycling, composting or other diversion activities. To gather statistics by city, landfill and transfer station gatekeepers ask where the waste is from.
What are inert materials?
Inert solids include asphalt, brick, concrete, dirt, fines, rock, sand, soil and stone. These materials are also referred to as aggregates.
What is a mixed C&D recycling facility?
At a mixed C&D recycling facility, different recyclables are sorted from a load of mixed debris. A Load of mixed C&D generally includes drywall, metal, untreated wood, yard trimmings and small amounts of inert materials (large amounts of inerts should go into "rock boxes").
What are acceptable recycling items for Golden Bear transfer station?
Golden Bear transfer station only accepts loads that consist of one of the following recyclable materials for recycling: asphalt, bricks, concrete, dirt, fines, rock, sand, soil, stone, metal, porcelain, cardboard, or untreated wood and yard waste. A load with all of the above mixed together will not be recycled because they do not sort materials. However a load with mixed aggregates only (asphalt, brick, concrete, dirt, fines, rock, sand, soil and stone) or mixed green waste only (untreated wood and yard trimmings) will be accepted for recycling.
How do I make sure my receipts reflect recycling?
First, you must make sure that you are taking your load to a facility that can recycle the materials you have. When you are at the gate of any facility, be sure to tell them that you would like to recycle the material and you need a receipt that reflects that. The receipt will indicate that the material was either recycled or disposed of.
What if a debris box company handles all of my waste?
To meet local recycling requirements, you will need to request that the debris box company take your waste to an approved recycling facility and provide you with appropriate receipts from those facilities.
What do I do about the waste that is generated by my subcontractors?
The general contractor is responsible for ensuring that the recycling requirements are met for all waste generated on site, including waste generated by the subcontractors.
What if my new construction project generates little to no waste?
All construction projects generate waste and you are expected to recycle it. The industry average for waste generated at new construction sites is six pounds per square foot.