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The City of Chula Vista enforces a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance, Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section 8.25.095, and abides by California Green Building Standards Code. Prior to the issuance of a demolition or building permit, you must have completed this Waste Management Report form and obtained approval from the Environmental Services Section, demonstrating how you will recycle 100% of the inert debris and a minimum of 65% of the remaining construction and demolition debris generated by your project.
Please be informed that all construction and demolition projects covered under this ordinance and the California Green Building Standards Code are required to complete a Waste Management Report form and submit a Performance Deposit, unless specifically exempted as described in CVMC 8.25.095.
Step 1: Before the Project Begins
A. This is a three-step process. Complete this form, which identifies the construction and demolition debris that you expect to generate, and what you plan to recycle or reuse/salvage. You must also specify all facilities where you plan to take debris generated by your project. Submit your form to the Environmental Services Section for review and approval. The review and approval process may take up to ten (10) business days.
Note: If you are applying for more than one permit, a Waste Management Report must be submitted for each permit. A WMR submitted with more than one permit number will not be accepted.
B. Pay a refundable Performance Deposit, if applicable. The deposit is calculated at 0.75% (three quarters of one percent) of the project valuation for new construction and certain tenant improvements and 1.5% (one and one-half percent) of the project valuation for demolition projects, up to a maximum of $30,000. The Performance Deposit will be paid at the time you pay your permit fees, or you may provide the City with a surety bond if your Performance Deposit is calculated at $10,000 or more.
Step 2: During the Project
Save all receipts and/or documents from recycling centers, reuse/salvage centers, processing facilities, and landfills where debris was taken.
Step 3: After the Project (Refund)
Upon project completion, you have thirty (30) business days to submit all documentation. The submittal of all receipts/weight tickets, photos and narrative documentation of any reuse activities is your request for a refund. Your Performance Deposit will be refunded based upon your documentation of the amount of debris you diverted from disposal. Remember that you must divert 100% of all inert debris generated by the project and at least 65% of the remaining debris from landfill disposal to qualify for a full refund. Otherwise, your deposit refund will be prorated.
