New California Green Building Standards!

California’s Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requires the diversion of at least 65 percent of the construction waste generated during most “new construction” projects (CALGreen Sections 4.408 and 5.408). Please see this table to see what the current requirements are. For more information on CALGreen, please refer to CalRecycle, and download this Informational Guide. Your jurisdiction's building department is the point of contact for up-to-date C&D diversion information.

Disposing of Construction & Demolition Materials

Landfills, transfer stations and recycling facilities in and around SLO County may accept construction and demolition debris for recycling. 

Please see the above .pdf file for a directory of these facilities and the materials they accept. The IWMA maintains this list as a community resource, and cannot verify recycling claims made by the facilities listed. Please contact the facility directly for the most up-to-date information, and consult with your jurisdiction's building permit requirement to ensure your project meets CalGreen Standards.