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Appendix A5

Section A5.408

California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION,

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

A5.408.3.1 Enhanced construction waste reduction – Tier 1. Divert to recycle or salvage at least 65 percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste gener

NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

ated at the site. Any mixed recyclables that are sent to mixed-waste recycling facilities shall include a qualified third party verified facility average diversion rate. Verification of diversion rates shall meet minimum certification eligibility guidelines, acceptable to the local enforcing agency.

A5.408.3.1.1 Enhanced construction waste reduc- tion – Tier 2. Divert to recycle or salvage at least 80 percent of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste generated at the site.

A5.408.3.1.2 Verification of compliance. A copy of the completed waste management report or documentation of certification of the waste management company utilized shall be provided.

Exceptions:

  1. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris.

  2. Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion or recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist.

  3. Demolition waste meeting local ordinance or calculated in consideration of local recycling facilities and markets.

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