Construction Demo Recycling Guideline (October 2017)
City of Cypress
Contractor’s Guide to the Construction and Demolition
Debris Materials Questionnaire
Introduction
This guide will help you comply with the Cypress Municipal Code and the 2016 California
Green Building Code. The waste management plan (Construction and Demolition Debris
Materials Questionnaire) is required when you get a building permit. You are responsible
for ensuring 65% of the construction material generated from your job is recycled.
Step 1- The Waste Management Plan
Residential Additions/Alterations
Rent an appropriately sized container for your construction debris from Valley Vista
Services, Inc. They can be reached at 714-380-5450. Tell them you will need a:
Dumpster box for your construction debris; and
Diversion report at the end of the job; and
Get guidance from Valley Vista on what kind of debris/material can be placed in
your construction bin so it does not get classified as mixed solid waste (which does
not meet the recycling and reuse requirement).
New Construction & Non-Residential
1. Go to the website www.cypress.wastetracking.com and create an account for your
job.
2. Create a new waste management plan and follow the instructions.
3. Decide if you will be using Valley Vista Services for your debris hauling needs or
using your own equipment and staff to self -haul. Reminder: If you choose Self-
Haul and use a non-permitted waste hauling service, in violation of the
Municipal Code, you will automatically forfeit your deposit amount.
4. Submit the newly created waste management plan to the City for approval.
Step 2- During Construction
Residential Additions/Alterations
Valley Vista Services, Inc. will take care of ensuring your construction debris is recycled to
meet all local and State requirements.
New Construction & Non-Residential
If you are using Valley Vista Services, Inc., they will ensure your construction debris is
recycled to meet all local and State requirements.
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If you are self-hauling:
Take your construction material to a recycling center (see list on page 4 of this
Guide Book of suggested nearby recyclers)
Ensure the weight ticket or receipt for your material indicates the type and amount
received by the facility for each load
o NOTE: If your weight ticket indicates the material is mixed solid waste, it is
classified as trash and does not meet the recycling or reuse requirement.
Step 3- Job Completion- Waste Diversion Report
Residential Additions/Alterations
Ask Valley Vista for the Diversion Report you requested when you ordered your bins.
Provide a copy of the diversion report from Valley Vista Services to the Building Division
for inclusion in your inspection file to meet the reporting requirements.
New Construction & Non-Residential
Before your final inspection can occur, you must submit and complete the waste diversion
report:
1. Go to the website www.cypress.wastetracking.com and log onto your account for
your job.
2. Click on the waste management plan you created for your job.
3. Click on the Facilities/Tickets tab and begin uploading your weight ticket
information.
4. Submit the completed waste diversion report to the City for approval.
General Information
Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste includes the materials that are generated by
construction and demolition of residential and commercial buildings, remodels, landscaping, roads,
and site clearing.
City Ordinance No. 1166 and the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code requires a
person taking out a building permit to complete a Construction and Demolition Debris Materials
Questionnaire (otherwise known as the Diversion Plan) to meet current State mandates.
This requirement applies to anyone who works on:
(1) Additions or alterations of existing residential buildings where the addition or alteration
increases the building’s area, volume, or size; or
(2) New construction or any non-residential construction project requiring a permit.
Why?
Compliance with the 2016 Building Code and the City’s ordinance is mandatory to meet State law
that requires recycling 65 percent of all construction waste materials. Failure to achieve the
mandate may result in fines of up to $10,000 a day to the City of Cypress.
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YOU CAN USE THE FOLLOWING WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLES TO ESTIMATE MATERIAL
TONNAGE
Demolition
Complete Demolition (Sq. ft of structure x 40 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Complete Demolition with tile roof
(Sq. ft of structure x 47 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Green Waste (trees, shrubs, turf, etc.) Cu. Yd. / 4 = (approximate) tons
Mixed Debris (such as interior remodel) Cu. Yd. / 5 = (approximate) tons
Roofing
Asphalt Composition Shingle (Sq. ft. of roof x 3 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Wood Shingle/Shake
(Sq. ft. of roof x 2 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Concrete/Clay Tile
(Sq. ft. of roof x 10 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Roof Decking
(Sq. ft. of roof x 1.5 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Inert Materials
Asphalt
(Cu. Yd. x 1.3 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Concrete
(Cu. Yd. x 1.2 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Dirt
(Cu. Yd. x 1.6 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Brick
(Cu. Yd. x 35 lbs) / 2000 = tons
Appliance/ Equipment
Cook Top 30 lbs Dishwasher 100 lbs
Refrigerator 150 lbs Oven (Single) 75 lbs
Trash Compactor 40 lbs Water Heater (30 gal.) 50 lbs
Water Heater (40-50 gal.) 75 lbs Bathtub (Cast Iron) 300 lbs
Bathtub (Steel) 75 lbs Sink (Cast Iron) 50 lbs
Sink (Porcelain) 20 lbs Sink (Steel) 10 lbs
Toilet 40 lbs
To convert total lbs to tonnage, divide total lbs by 2,000 (e.g. 2,200/2,000 = 1.1 tons)
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C & D Recyclers in or near Orange County
Note, there are many facilities that accept recyclable construction material. To qualify for diversion,
you must show proof of receipt through weight tickets that the construction debris was accepted at
the facility. A list of applicable facilities is available at www.cypress.wastetracking.com. For further
information or clarification, please call the Recycling Coordinator at (714) 229-6748.
Facility Name
City
Phone Number
All American Asphalt
Irvine 949-786-1290
CR Transfer
Stanton 714-891-2776
CVT Public Disposal Center
Anaheim 714-238-3301
D & D Recycling Inc.
Garden Grove (714) 373-4431
Dan Copp Crushing Corp.
Anaheim (714) 777-6400
El Toro Materials Co.
Lake Forest 949-458-7993
Ewles Materials
Irvine (949) 552-6008
Ewles Materials
San Juan Capistrano (949) 728-0436
Ewles Materials
Stanton (714) 894-1988
Grand Central Recycling
Rowland Heights 626-855-5538
Madison Materials
Santa Ana (714) 664-0159
R.J. Noble
Orange (714) 637-1550
Rainbow Transfer
Huntington Beach 714-847-3581
Sunset Environmental
Irvine 949-451-2600
Tierra Verde Industries
Irvine 949-551-0363
A database of all C&D recyclers in California can be found online at
www.calrecycle.ca.gov/ConDemo/
The inclusion or inadvertent exclusion of an organization in no way constitutes a recommendation by the City.