Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D)

BEGINNING  AUGUST 5 , 2024: 

NEW ONLINE C&D TRACKING SYSTEM SOFTWARE - GREEN HALO SYSTEMS

The City of Brea has partnered with Green Halo Systems

Green Halo allows contractors, recyclers, and other entities to comply with local, state, and federal recycling guidelines with incredible accuracy and efficiency. Green Halo also enables contractors, recyclers, cities, and county authorities to interact and communicate seamlessly throughout the progression of a construction project. The user-friendly and intuitive system provides valuable tools for maintaining a sustainable construction waste management plan while yielding real-time and historical data, charts, graphs, and reports.

RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, & LINKS:

GREEN HALO SYSTEMS - QUICK USER GUIDE FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL

1. Go to the Green Halo portal at https://wastetracking.com/city/brea/ and either log in or create an account. If a new account is created, it will need to be activated via the email link automatically sent by Green Halo to your email.

2. Go into your Green Halo account and add a New or Another Project. Provide all Project Information and estimated quantities of materials that will be recycled, reused, and disposed.

3. Select your Hauling Method of how you will be removing your debris.

4. Identify and select one or more facilities you intend to use from the Authorized Facilities List.

5. Select “Submit Project for Approval” in Green Halo. The approval is required before permit issuance.

6. Upload weight tickets directly to the Green Halo Systems web portal throughout the duration of the project.

7. At the end of the project, when you have uploaded all tickets, select “Submit For Final” in Green Halo for review and approval of the Compliance Report. This approval is required before the final building inspection and Certificate of Occupancy.

8. Once your project is given the Final Approval from the City of Brea, you can schedule a final inspection with the City of Brea - Building & Safety Division at (714) 990-7668.


Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris 

Many of the materials generated from a project can and should be recycled. Common C&D materials include lumber, drywall, metals, masonry (brick, concrete, etc.), carpet, plastic, pipe, rocks, dirt, paper, cardboard, or green waste related to land development.

Construction & Demolition Recycling Requirements

Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste represents a significant part of the solid waste stream. Most C&D material can be reused or recycled, conserving natural resources, and saving valuable landfill space.

To recover recyclable C&D material as mandated by the state of California, per California Green Building Standard Codes (CALGreen), the City adopted the Municipal Code for Construction and Demolition Waste Management Ordinance (Title 8 Chapter 8.29). CALGreen and City Code requires that demolition and construction projects divert at least 65% of waste through recycling, salvage, or deconstruction. 

When a permit is requested, a C&D Waste Management Plan and Compliance Report must be submitted through Green Halo to meet the 65% diversion requirement and ensure compliance with all State legislature (CALGreen & SB 1383).

What is the City's Required Diversion Rate?

The City of Brea requires that at least 65% of all construction/deconstruction waste generated within the City be diverted from landfills.

Does the City Need to Review my C&D Waste Management Plan (WMP)?

Yes, City staff will review the information submitted on Green Halo for your project to determine whether the project fully complies with State and local requirements. The WMP must be submitted and approved by the Public Works Department before any permits are issued.

Republic Services – The City’s Franchise Waste Hauler

The City encourages applicants to utilize the City's franchise waste hauler, Republic Services, to ensure projects are in compliance with CALGreen and City Code requirements. The City requires the hauler to process all construction and demolition material in a manner that removes recyclable materials prior to deliver to the landfill. This eliminates the need for onsite sorting of waste by material type and delivery to multiple processing facilities. 

To order a container for you project from Republic Services, please call their Customer Service Team at (714) 238-2444.

Note - Third party bins will not be allowed on job sites per City Ordinance No. 990.

Self-Hauling Requirements:

It is preferred that applicants utilize Republic Services, but the City does allow self-hauling as long as the applicant/contractor uses their own company vehicles, equipment, and employees to haul C&D debris from a project. The Waste Management plan on Green Halo includes a list of authorized facilities that the self-hauler must use to dispose of any project debris. Weight tickets/receipts must be collected with an origin of Brea. Third party containers will not be allowed on job sites per City Ordinance No. 990.

Carpet Recycling Offered in Orange County

Do your Construction and Demolition (C&D) projects include carpet tear-out? Don't dump it in the landfill - recycle it!

Carpet is a recyclable C&D material that can be made into useful new products like synthetic wood siding/trim and underlayment for flooring. These post-recycled products replace the need for other expensive and environmentally taxing resources. AB 2398 requires increased efforts to divert and recycle carpet in California.

Find a drop-off location near you using this interactive map. Note: drop-off fees may apply

Visit the CARE website at CarpetRecovery.org/CA-Installers for more information.