San Diego Steps Closer to C&D Recycling Mandate

San Diego’s proposed mandatory construction and demolition debris recycling plan has moved to the City Council, which is expected to vote on the issue in June, according to a report in the San Diego Union Tribune.

A key element of the C&D proposal is a deposit system where anyone applying for a building or demolition permit would pay a deposit to the city based on project type and size. Using city forms, receipts from recycling facilities, written statements and photos, contractors would document their recycling efforts so they can apply for a refund. If a refund is not requested, the city would keep the deposit to help fund its waste reduction efforts, according to the report.