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Recycling of construction and demolition waste and its impact on climate change and sustainable development

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The huge generated amounts of construction and demolition (C&D) waste around the world, which amounts up to more than 25% of the total generated waste, has become a serious environmental challenge that needs to be addressed. This analytical review paper sheds light on the different adverse environmental impacts of the presently used conventional management method of landfilling and proposes waste recycling as an alternative sustainable management option. Analysis showed that C&D waste recycling could be an effective mitigation option to reduce the risk of landslides; reduce the energy consumption; offset the greenhouse emissions where about 39% is attributed to the construction industry; recover added-value materials; create jobs; and protect the earth’s natural resources. The results of analysis highlight the importance of on-site recycling and segregation at source for offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions as well as mitigating the risks of the hazardous portion. The results of this analytical review promote the importance of diverting construction and demolition waste from landfill sites to recycling and help decision makers to adopt the recycling option to achieve sustainable development.

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• Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center : 2801 Madera Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065

Recycling receipts must be requested at all sorting facilities.

Customers who do not request a recycling receipt will not receive the correct documentation to show they have properly disposed of their materials.

Authorized Solid Waste Collectors

• American Resource Recovery, Inc. (EJ Harrison & Sons, Inc.) | (805) 247-9155
• Athens Services | (805) 856-0113
• E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc. | (805) 647-1414
• G.I. Industries, Inc. (Waste Management) | (805) 522-9400
• J&L Hauling & Disposal, Inc. | (805) 565-4634
• MarBorg Industries | (805) 963-1852
• Mountainside Disposal, Inc. | (661) 831-2837
• Newbury Disposal Company | (805) 647-1414
• Peach Hill Soils | (805) 529-6164
• Santa Clara Valley Disposal | (805) 647-1414

Recycling receipts must be requested from Authorized Solid Waste Collectors. It is best to request them while you are initially setting up your service.

Salvage/Donate

• Oxnard ReStore: 1850 Eastman Ave, Oxnard, 93030
• Simi Valley ReStore: 1293A E. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, 93065
• Online options such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Freecycle, etc.

For ReStore, please ask for a receipt or similar documentation showing you have donated/sold your reusable materials. For other reuses, submit a Statement of Compliance explaining how your materials were salvaged and, if possible, contact information for verification by the recipient.

How to Get Recycling Receipts

Self-Hauling to a C&D Sorting Facility

Self-hauling is only permitted by residents hauling their own material or by contractors using their own equipment as a part of their total construction/demolition service.

When self-hauling to a C&D Sorting Facility, residents/contractors must inform the gate operator they have a C&D Recycling Plan with the County of Ventura and need a recycling receipt. If a recycling receipt is not requested, the facility will give a generic receipt which will not show compliance with recycling requirements.

Renting a Bin from an Authorized Solid Waste Collector

If your site will be renting a bin from an Authorized Solid Waste Collector, notify the collector during the initial service setup that you will need a recycling receipt for a C&D Recycling Plan.

Please note, C&D sorting is often not possible from three-cubic-yard bins (the square bins lifted over the front of a truck). The minimum size for sorting is usually 10 cubic yards and must be a roll-off box (the type of container lifted onto the back of a truck). Ask your Solid Waste Collector about bin size requirements for proper sorting.

Donating/Salvage

Please request a receipt or similar form of documentation showing materials were donated/sold.

Reusing Materials On-site

If materials are being reused on-site, a Statement of Compliance must be submitted.

What is the C&D Debris Recycling Program?

The California Green Building Code (CALGreen) requires 65% of construction and demolition debris to be diverted from landfills.

This means reusing and recycling materials that remain after:

✓ Construction of new buildings

✓ Demolition of buildings

✓ Additions and alterations to non-residential projects

✓ Additions and alterations to residential buildings that increase the structure’s conditioned area, volume, or size

For applicable projects to comply with CALGreen, a C&D Recycling Plan must be submitted to the County through Citizen Access (for contractors working for the County of Ventura, see our FAQ below on submitting a Recycling Plan).

Does my project require a Recycling Plan?

Projects that require a Recycling Plan include:

✓ Construction of new residential and non-residential buildings

✓ Demolition of residential and non-residential buildings

Projects that may be exempt from submitting a Recycling Plan include:

• Projects consisting solely of additions or alterations of existing residential dwellings that do NOT increase the structure’s conditioned area, volume, or size

• Projects consisting solely of the installation of prefabricated structures such as manufactured or modular home, metal barns, patio enclosures and covers

• Projects consisting solely of the installation of prefabricated accessories such as signs or antennas where no foundation or other structural building modifications are required

• Projects consisting solely of the installation, removal, or relocation of solar panels

• Projects consisting solely of an above or in-ground pool and/or spa

• Work for which only a plumbing permit, an electrical permit, and/or a mechanical permit is required

What if I never made a Citizen Access account, but I have an Approved Form B and am ready to turn in my recycling receipts/Form C?

Form C is no longer required for most projects, regardless of when you first submitted your Form B – Recycling Plan.

If you still have a copy of your Approved Form B Recycling Plan, please email it with your recycling receipts to [email protected] when your project is complete. You will receive a follow up email once your application and receipts have been reviewed and approved.

If you cannot find a copy of your Approved Form B Recycling Plan, please email [email protected] with the following:

• Project Manager name, phone number, and email
• Contact name, phone number, and email
• Project description, site address, and Assessor’s Parcel Number
• Recycling receipts
• You will receive a follow up email once your receipts have been reviewed and approved.

What if I salvaged, reused materials onsite, or placed them in a curbside recycling/yard waste cart?

In these situations, a Statement of Compliance must be submitted as a receipt. You may download our Statement Template Word Doc ( en español ) or write your own statement that includes:

• Applicant’s Name or Company
• Property Owner’s Name
• Project Address
• Assessor’s Parcel Number
• Project Description
• Material and Management Method (e.g., reused, curbside recycling)

I’m working on behalf of a County of Ventura project – how do I submit a Recycling Plan?

Projects completed by contractors working for the County of Ventura must follow the C&D Recycling process described in awarded contracts:

• Complete and sign Form B – County Project Recycling Plan and email it to [email protected]. You will receive an email once your plan has been reviewed and approved.

• Once your project is finished, complete and sign Form C – Recycling Report and email it to [email protected]. Please be sure to attach all receipts showing you have recycled your debris. You will receive an email once your report and receipts have been reviewed and approved.

Other Questions?

Please contact us at [email protected] or (805) 658-4321

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