Construction and Demolition Diversion (CDD) Review and Final

The San José Municipal Code Section 9.10.2480 mandates 75% diversion for Cal Green projects. This is applicable to:

• The construction of a newly permitted structure
• Tenant Improvement projects valued at $200,000 or greater

Checklist for compliance

The general contractor or permit applicant is responsible for ensuring the recycling requirements are met for all waste generated on site, including waste generated by the subcontractors. Share this information with all subcontractors.

• 75% diversion is required
• The permit holder may either haul their own recyclable materials to a City-Certified C&D facility, or hire a City permitted debris box company and request that the material be recycled at a City-Certified C&D facility. The City of San José has a non-exclusive franchise C&D hauler system in which only franchised debris box companies are allowed to operate within the City.
• Retain all receipts from the City-Certified C&D facility. Weight tickets issued by the facility scale house must include the project address or permit number. A map of City-Certified C&D facilities lists all the facilities certified under the City Program.
• Reuse and donation require documentation such as photos, estimated weight quantities, or receipts from donation centers listing materials and quantities. A map of reuse and salvage businesses lists places around the Bay Area.

Recommendations for how to comply with the 75% diversion requirement

Waste generated at a construction site can be recycled in multiple ways:

• Source separate recyclables by material, such as cardboard, metal, wood, etc. into individual bins. Separating recyclables allows the permit holder to take advantage of higher recycling rates.
• Commingle recyclable materials into one box/bin that is delivered to a City-Certified C&D facility that specializes in sorting mixed C&D materials.
• If material is salvaged and reused on the site, estimate the quantities and document the reuse with pictures. Maintain records of all weight tickets and donation receipts.
• MSW (municipal solid waste), Trash, Rubbish are all weight ticket codes for material that is not recycled or diverted. Although the weight is counted towards the projected waste, diversion credit is not given for this material.

1. Create a free account through Waste Tracking San Jose which is powered by Green Halo Systems. There are tutorial documents on how to create an account and how to submit a plan.
2. Create a Waste Management Plan (WMP) and submit it for approval. Once the project is approved, start uploading your weight tickets. Upload your weight tickets as the project progresses. If you already completed the project and your tickets are from facilities that are not provided as a menu option when setting up the WMP, upload the waste tickets under the tab called Files.
3. Upload the CDD program application under the tab called Additional Requirements.
4. Submit your project by clicking the submission button for approval before scheduling the Final Building Inspection.

You can also choose to email the CDD program application to CDDProgram@sanjoseca.gov. Staff will review the documents and respond within 3 days. If you have questions, please email CDDProgram@sanjoseca.gov or call 408-535-8566.