The County of San Bernardino, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) reviews and approves all new construction projects required to submit a Construction and Demolition Solid Waste Management Plan (waste management plan). Effective January 1, 2011, the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) will require all newly constructed buildings including low-rise residential and most non-residential commercial projects to develop a waste management plan and divert a minimum of 50% of the construction waste. The waste management plan consists of two parts which are incorporated into the Conditions of Approval (COA’s) for County Planning and Building & Safety. Part I requires projects to estimate the amount of tonnage to be disposed and diverted during construction. Part II requires projects to show what tonnage was actually diverted and disposed of. Disposal/diversion receipts or certifications are required as a part of that summary.
Click HERE to download PDF document containing Form R-1 (for all newly constructed single-family residences) and Form C-1 (for all new commercial and/or industrial construction projects or all newly constructed low-rise residential building of three stories or less) These forms may be downloaded and filled out using a computer, then printed for signature. Forms are to be submitted to the Building and Safety Department for review by the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division Click HERE to download PDF document containing instructions for completing both forms
Construction projects are also required to provide adequate space for collecting and loading of recyclable materials once a project is complete as per Assembly Bill (AB) 2176. See www.calrecycle.ca.gov/venues/Mandates for more information. Need help with setting up a C&D diversion plan; our C&D Recycling Guide can help. The County also offers an opportunity for builders to participate in the Green Building Program. For more information on this program, please visit Building and Safety’s website at www.sbcounty.gov/landuseservices/Building_Safety.
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