Pitkin County, CO

Link: https://pitkincounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/26097/Ord0152020

A 2016 analysis of C&D loads sent to the landfill determined that 35% of those materials could have been diverted through existing recycling and reuse programs in Pitkin County. To extend the life of the landfill, the County has taken on new efforts to encourage diversion of C&D materials through the passage of Ordinance No. 015-2020 (and Amended Ordinance No. 008-2023). C&D waste diversion requirements are now tied to building and demolition permits from the Pitkin County Community Development Department and we have implemented new tipping fees for disposal of C&D materials.

A tracking system monitors load amounts and notifies customers when they reach the tier limits. Once a tier limit has been reached, the scale system will then charge at the next higher tier tipping fee. The purpose of a tiered pricing structure is to encourage diversion and include construction projects outside of unincorporated Pitkin County.

https://pitkincounty.com/192/Building

https://www.landfillrules.com/construction-and-demolition-debris

Source-separated loads of recoverable materials (i.e. loads containing only one type of material) brought to the SWC do not count towards the tiered tonnage limits and are cheaper to dispose of than in mixed loads.

 The SWC uses a tiered pricing structure to apply to all construction and demolition waste disposed of at our landfill. The pricing is determined on a per-job tonnage basis and applies to all C&D loads from permitted jobs within and outside of Pitkin County. Disposal rates from each job are tracked and assessed a higher tipping fee at designated tonnage limits.

Loads containing a combination of trash and any of the recoverable materials listed below will be charged the maximum tipping fee (Tier 4).

City/Region

San Francisco, CA

Link: https://sfenvironment.org/construction-demolition-requirements

Department of Environment

Year enacted: 2023

Description

Certain construction projects are required to recycle or reuse a minimum of 65% of the discarded materials generated by a project.

Scope

• Building type: [Additional info to be added.]
• Applicability to renovation: [Additional info to be added.]
• Exceptions: [Additional info to be added.]

Incentives for compliance

[Additional info to be posted.]

Penalties for non-compliance

Fines up to $1,000 per day and suspension of their permit or registration

Marin County, CA

Link: https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/sustainability/green-building-requirements/construction-and-demolition-code

• Requirement: Minimum of 65% construction and demolition material from project reused or recycled.
• How to Comply:
       Submit Recycling & Reuse Plan form with permit application.
       Pay fee on square footage of project.
       Submit all disposal and recycling receipts at completion of project for release of Hold on Final Inspection.

• Building type: Every construction, demolition, and renovation project within County jurisdiction.
• Building age: N/A
• Applicability to renovation: Includes renovation projects.
• Exceptions: Reroofing, drywall, and window replacement projects. Otherwise, exemptions are granted if the Community Development Agency Director determines that it is infeasible for the project to meet diversion requirements due to unique circumstances.

[PROPOSED PLAN; IN DEVELOPMENT]

Ferndale, MI

Link: https://graham.umich.edu/activity/26371

• "Phase I - Materials Tracking
  • Requirement: Report waste disposal
  • How: Use waste tracking software to require weight tags, recycling reports, and salvage reports from current general and demolition contractors
• Phase II - Landfill diversion for demolished buildings older than 1931
  • Requirement: Material diverted from the landfill through reuse and recycling
    • Stage A: 25% landfill diversion; Stage B: 50% landfill diversion; Stage C: 75% landfill diversion
  • How: See Phase I + pre-demolition salvage survey, Waste Management Plan
    and Report
• Phase III - Landfill diversion for all buildings
• Phase IV - Full-building deconstruction requirements
  • Requirement: No full building demolitions allowed. Buildings must be disassembled piece-by-piece rather than with excavation equipment
  • How: see Phase III + no demolition equipment. Instead of demolition
    contractor, GC employs a certified deconstruction contractor."

The proposed plan is as follows: 

• Phase I - July 2023
• Phase II - July 2024 to July 2026
• Phase III - July 2025 to July 2027 
• Phase IV - July 2028

• Building type: See above phased plan.
• Building age: See above phased plan.
• Applicability to renovation: [Additional info to be posted.]
• Exceptions: [Additional info to be posted.]

Incentives for compliance

City/Region

Chicago, IL

Link: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/InspectionsandPermitting/ConstructionDemolitionRecyclingOrdinanceOverview.pdf

Chicago Dept. of Public Health

Year enacted: 2007

Description

Requirements:

• Required to recycle at least 50% of C + D debris
• Complete and email recycling form and affidavit.
• 10,000 sf+, $1,000.00 for each percentage under 50%. Projects less than 10,000 sf, $500.00 for each percentage under the required threshold.

Scope

• Building type: All Residential with 4+ units. Commercial buildings with 4000+ SF
• Building age: N/A
• Exceptions/exemptions: Excludes lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.

Incentives for compliance

[Additional info to be posted.]

Penalties for non-compliance

[Additional info to be posted.]