Construction and Demolition
Construction and demolition (C&D) debris can be a significant portion of a jurisdiction’s waste stream and diverting it from landfills can help Member Agencies achieve and maintain their diversion goals. Much of the materials generated from C&D projects can be recycled. State and local law requires management of C&D debris including meeting a diversion rate requirement.
Green Building Diversion & Compliance
- Through California’s Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga; and Town of Los Gatos require applicable projects to divert 100% of all land-clearing debris and 65% of all other C&D debris from landfill disposal. C&D diversion reports and weight tickets must be submitted for all C&D projects to monitor a project’s compliance with these requirements.
- What are C&D debris materials?
- C&D debris is defined as discarded building materials, packaging, debris, and rubble resulting from construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or demolition operations of any pavements, excavation projects, houses, commercial buildings, or other structures. C&D debris includes rocks, soils, tree remains, and other yard trimmings that result from land clearing or land development operations in preparation for construction.
- What projects fall under the CALGreen diversion requirements?
- Residential and commercial projects that are required to follow the CALGreen diversion requirements include:
- All new construction projects
- All demolition projects
- All additions and alterations.
- Residential and commercial projects that are required to follow the CALGreen diversion requirements include:
- Applicable projects must:
- Submit a C&D debris Waste Management Plan
- Record C&D debris weight tickets from materials generated on projects, such as:
- Mixed C&D debris sorting facilities (See approved list of facilities)
- Source separated C&D debris
- Salvage and reuse
Provided Services
Effective March 1, 2024, no person, company, or third-party service shall provide the collection of C&D debris within the Authority service area unless they first receive a franchise agreement to engage in such activity.
C&D debris collection contractors wishing to enter into an agreement with the Authority must do so by applying during the open enrollment period (February 1st – March 31st annually). The required forms are accessible here.
Authorized C&D Haulers
No person, company, or third-party service shall provide the collection of C&D debris within the Authority service area unless they first receive a franchise to engage in such activity.
C&D debris collection contractors wishing to enter into an agreement with the Authority must do so by applying during the open annual enrollment period (February 1st – March 31st).
| Contractor Name | Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Cleaning Systems (ACS) | PO Box 2465 Hollister, CA 95024 | (831) 636-9767 |
| Devcon Construction Inc. | 690 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 | (408) 942-8200 www.devcon-const.com |
| Eco Box Recycling | PO Box 610218 San Jose, CA 95161 | (408) 639-1373 www.ecoboxrecycling.com |
| Ferma Greenbox Inc. | 6647 Smith Ave Newark, CA 94560 | (877) 337-6211 www.fermagreenbox.com |
| G W Debris Services | 675 Los Esteros Rd San Jose, CA 95134 | (408) 538-4668 www.greenwaste.com/services/debris-boxes/bay-area/ |
| Premier Recycle Company | 348 Phelan Ave San Jose, CA 95112 | (408) 297-7910 www.premierrecycle.com |
| Recology South Bay | 1675 Rogers Ave San Jose, CA 95112 | (408) 588-7200 www.recology.com |
| 7 Days Box | 1125 Maybury Rd San Jose, CA 95133 | (408) 375-8670 www.lamdumpsters.com |
| Valley Recycling | 1615 S 7th St #B San Jose, CA 95112 | (408) 297-5404 www.valleyservices.biz |
Authority Approved Facilities
C&D materials collected by an approved collection contractor shall be delivered to any of the approved mixed processing facilities. Facilities not approved on this list are not permitted to receive materials collected within the West Valley service area.
C&D mixed processing facilities wishing to be an approved facility to accept delivered C&D materials shall enter into an agreement with the Authority by following the instructions on the required application.
| Facility Name | Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Company | 15999 Guadalupe Mines Rd San Jose, CA 95120 | (408) 268-1670 www.guadalupe.wm.com |
| Leo Recycle | 215 Leo Ave San Jose, CA 95112 | (408) 780-5557 www.leorecyclesj.com |
| Premier Recycle Company | 348 Phelan Ave San Jose, CA 95112 | (408) 297-7910 www.premierrecycle.com |
| Superior Demolition Services, Inc. | 12475 Llagas Ave San Martin, CA 95046 | (408) 683-5654 www.superiordemolitioninc.com |
| Valley Recycling | 1615 S 7th St #B San Jose, CA 95112 | (408) 297-5404 www.valleyservices.biz |
| Zanker Materials Processing Facility and Landfill | 675 Los Esteros Rd San Jose, CA 95134 | (408) 263-2384 www.greenwaste.com/facilities/san-jose-c-and-d-recycling/ |