Determine the CalGreen construction and demolition (C&D) debris diversion requirement and compliance path for a California project

Steps

1. Confirm the project type is covered — CalGreen Sections 4.408 (residential, mandatory) and 5.408 (nonresidential) apply to most new construction, demolition, and certain addition/alteration permits
2. Under Section 4.408.1, plan to recycle and/or salvage a minimum of 65% of nonhazardous C&D debris generated by the project, per the standard compliance path
3. Prepare and submit a Construction Waste Management Plan (per Section 4.408.2) prior to building permit issuance, signed by the owner, describing materials to be diverted and the diversion method
4. If using the weight-based alternative compliance path instead of the 65% method, confirm the current per-square-foot disposal thresholds in Section 4.408.4/4.408.4.1 with the local enforcing agency, since these figures are periodically revised between code cycles
5. Check with the local jurisdiction (city/county) for any locally amended C&D ordinance that layers additional reporting or a higher diversion rate on top of the state CalGreen minimum