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Construction & Demolition Debris Management Program – Effective August 13, 2009

On July 14, 2009, the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County adopted Construction & Demolition Debris Management Program for unincorporated areas of Alameda County. Effective August 13, 2009, any covered projects submit for building permit applications will be subject to the Construction & Demolition Debris Management Program.

 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 
  • Building Permit Process: Submit Construction Debris Management Plan at time of building permit application for review and approval.
  • Inspection Process: During construction, contractor or permittee shall submit receipts from approved facilities for diversion of waste to the County building inspector for approval.


    •  INFORMATION CENTER 
  • Alameda County Ordinance - “Construction & Demolition Debris Management”, Chapter 15.08, Section 470.
  • Alameda County Waste Management Authority : Stopwaste.org
    •  COVERED PROJECTS 
  • Any project requiring a demolition permit;
  • Residential – Work Area more than 1,000 square feet;
  • Non-Residential – Work Area more than 3,000 square feet.


    •  WASTE DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS 
  • 75% of inert solids;
  • 50% of all other construction waste.


    •  FORM 
  • Alameda County Construction Debris Management Plan.
  • Builders’ Guide & Approved Diversion Facilities in Alameda County: www.stopwaste.org/docs/buildersguide-05.pdf
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