Construction & Demolition Recycling

What Are Construction & Demolition Materials?

These materials can be easily recycled and turned into other products.

Exception for Hazardous Materials: some items may contain toxins such as asbestos, lead, etc., in which case proper handling and disposal is required.

What are the Requirements for C & D Materials?

The City of Irvine has adopted a Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling and Reuse Ordinance (07-18) . Under this new ordinance, certain projects are required to recycle or reuse 75 percent of concrete and asphalt and 50 percent of the other debris generated.

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Does the New Ordinance Apply to My Project?

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To ensure consistency with the new California Green-Building Code, relevant amendments to the Municipal Code have been approved. Effective immediately, Chapter 9 of Section 6, Division 7 of the Irvine Municipal Code — the City’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling and Reuse Ordinance (07-18) — has been amended.

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Which Hauler Can Be Used for My Project?

Currently, the City of Irvine has a list of 23 authorized waste haulers for pick-up services. Contractors are required to choose haulers from the approved list. Click here for the complete list of approved haulers and contact phone numbers.

What Facilities Accept C&D Debris for Recycling?

There are 31 recycling and diversion facilities located near Irvine, where contractors can take source-separated materials. Click here for a complete list of facilities, addresses and accepted materials.

Landfill Fee Increase!

To discourage landfill use and encourage greater recycling, the County of Orange has increased public landfill fees as follows:

• Large Trucks from $27 per ton to $46 per ton of waste disposed.
• Small Pick-Up Trucks (i.e. less than an 880 pound load) from $12 to $20 per load.

You can avoid this fee increase by recycling more and taking your waste and recyclables to a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) or other recycling facility instead of the landfill.

Additional Information

Waste Reduction & Recycling Requirements: This document gives a basic outline of the ordinance and a brief description of projects that are required to comply.

C&D Info Sheets: This information sheet explains the requirements for construction and demolition recycling and provides tips and resources for reducing and recycling C&D waste.