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We Recycle The Following Materials:
Concrete should be dropped off at Site 1.
GreenWaste is able to recycle concrete debris and waste and turn it into marketable aggregate landscaping materials.
GreenWaste accepts various types of concrete debris and waste. We accept clean concrete as well as concrete with other materials mixed in. Whatever your construction project is, bring your concrete waste to GreenWaste Recycling to achieve the highest diversion rate on your concrete materials.
Recycle Concrete 1
Clean concrete from building pads, driveways, road construction, etc. May include native stone and asphalt, with minimal flush-cut wire or rebar. No dirt, base rock, brick, roofing tiles, wood, or trash. Concrete over 3’x3’x3’ will be charged as oversized.
Recycle Concrete 2
Concrete and asphalt containing some wire or rebar and a small amount of dirt or base rock. No brick, roofing tiles, wood, or trash. Concrete over 3’x3’x3’ will be charged as oversized.
Recycle Concrete 3
Brick, adobe block, asphalt with petromat, roofing tiles, clay tile roofing or other inert style of roofing. Loads that contain excessive amounts of dirt or baserock will be charged as dirt or concrete 3. Concrete over 3’x3’x3’ will be charged as oversized.
Any load that resembles the images below will be charged as trash. Materials will be classified as non-recyclable items (trash) if Stucco/Plaster materials are bagged. Excessive trash, wood, etc. in the loads will deem the entire load as trash.
Household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, and air conditioners, are composed of various materials, including metals, plastics, and electronics. Recycling these appliances helps recover valuable materials, reduces environmental impact, and prevents hazardous substances from ending up in landfills.
-Refrigerators
-Freezers
-Washing Machines
-Dryers
-Dishwashers
-Ovens
-Stoves
-Microwaves
-Air Conditioners
-Water Heaters
-Heaters
-Fans
Cardboard is a versatile and widely used material made from paper pulp, known for its durability and strength.
Carpet recycling is a process that transforms old, worn-out carpeting into new materials, helping to conserve resources and reduce waste. Carpets are made from various materials, including nylon, polyester, and polypropylene, which can be effectively recycled. Recycling carpets not only diverts them from landfills but also recovers valuable materials that can be reused in the production of new carpets and other products.
Clean Fill Dirt
-Uncontaminated Soil: Soil that is free from hazardous substances, chemicals or waste.
-Subsoil: The layer of soil beneath the topsoil that is not rich in organic material but can be used for construction and landscaping purposes.
Topsoil
-Natural Topsoil: The uppermost layer of soil.
-Screened topsoil: Topsoil that has been filtered to remove debris, rocks, and other contaminants.
Sand
-Construction sand: Coarse sand used in concrete mixes, road construction, and as a base material for paving.
-Play sand: Fine sand that is clean and safe for use in children’s play areas and sandboxes.
Gravel
-Pea gravel: Small, rounded stones commonly used in landscaping, driveways, and drainage systems.
-Crushed stone: Larger, angular stones used for road base, construction fill, and as aggregate in concrete.
Excavated Material
-Trench spoil: Soil and rock removed during trenching.
-Excavation dirt: Dirt Excavated from construction sites, often used as fill dirt.
Landscaping Debris
Sod: Grass and soil cut into squares or rolls.
Blended Soil
Clean wood refers to untreated, uncontaminated wood materials that can be recycled into various products. This includes wood from construction, demolition, and manufacturing, as well as old furniture and pallets.
Accepted Clean Wood Items:
- Pallets and crates
- Unpainted and untreated lumber
- Wood furniture (No stain, paints, sealant,or varnishes)
- Construction offcuts
- Demolition wood (free of nails, screws, and paint)
- Wooden decking and fencing
Concrete is a widely used construction material composed of cement, aggregates (sand, gravel, and crushed stone), and water. When structures made of concrete are demolished or renovated, the concrete can be recycled instead of being disposed of in landfills. Recycling concrete conserves natural resources, reduces waste, and promotes sustainable construction practices.
Accepted Concrete Items:
- Demolition concrete
- Concrete slabs and blocks
- Concrete pavement and roadways
- Concrete footings and foundations
- Precast concrete products
Demolition Waste
These are materials that contain over 75% recyclable items. These types of loads come from construction sites, but may contain some demolition debris, and are usually hand-loaded. These loads are tipped at one of our Sorting Operations. Recyclable items in these loads may include lumber, drywall, concrete, brick, tile, granite, rigid plastics, OCC, paper, metals, brush and trees, rock, asphalt, windows, appliances and toilets.
May be classified as trash, or miscellaneous debris if containing excessive amounts of trash.
Non-recyclable items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
Grass Clippings: Cut grass from mowing the lawn.
Leaves: Fallen leaves from trees and shrubs.
Tree Branches: Limbs and branches that have been pruned or have fallen.
Shrubs and Bushes: Trimmings and clippings from shrubs and bushes.
Plant Trimmings: Cuttings from various plants and flowers.
Weeds: Unwanted plants that have been pulled from gardens or lawns.
Garden Waste: Plant material from vegetable or flower gardens.
Flower Clippings: Dead or trimmed flowers and stems.
Small Logs: Smaller pieces of wood from pruned or fallen trees.
Mulch: Organic material used to cover soil, often made from yard waste.
Organic Debris: General organic matter such as dead plants or garden clean-up.
Hedge Trimmings: Cuttings from hedges and bushes.
Yard Debris: General debris from yard maintenance, including sticks and twigs.
Mattresses are composed of various materials, including metal springs, foam, fabric, and wood, which can be effectively recycled
Accepted Mattress Items:
- Innerspring mattresses
- Memory foam mattresses
- Latex mattresses
- Box springs
- Mattress toppers
Mixed rigid plastics include a variety of non-bottle plastic items that are hard and durable, such as containers, toys, crates, and outdoor furniture. These plastics are made from different types of polymers, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS).
Accepted Mixed Rigid Plastic Items:
- Plastic containers (e.g., tubs, trays, and pots)
- Plastic crates and pallets
- Plastic toys
- Outdoor furniture
- Plastic hangers
- Laundry baskets
- Hard plastic packaging
Mixed stone materials, such as granite, marble, concrete, brick, and ceramics, are commonly found in construction and demolition debris.
Accepted Mixed Stone Items:
- Granite and marble countertops
- Concrete slabs and blocks
- Brick and masonry
- Ceramic tiles
- Stone pavers and cobblestone
-Aluminums
-Coppers
-Brass
-Stainless Steel
-Electric Motors
-Sealed Units
-Lead
-Catalytic Converters
-Die Cast
-Lead Acid Batteries
*** All non-pressurized tanks that are aluminum, stainless, brass or copper must be empty and have the valves and petcocks removed. For those that don’t have removable valves or petcocks they must have at least two holes no smaller than a quarter inch drilled in them.
*All pressurized tanks such as propane, oxygen, acetylene, argon, freon, helium, etc. must have all the vales and petcocks completely removed so you can see in the tank. We do not encourage people to drill holes in pressurized tanks and strongly recommend you take them to the appropriate facilities for removal of fluids and safe disposition of the tanks.
Asphalt Shingles:
- Standard asphalt shingles: Common roofing material made from asphalt and fiberglass.
- Architectural shingles: Thicker, layered asphalt shingles
Metal Roofings:
- Steel panels: Corrugated or flat steel roofing panels
- Aluminum Panels: Lightweight aluminum roofing or heavy-duty
- Copper roofing
Clay and Concrete Tiles:
- Clay tiles: Terracotta or other natural clays tiles
- Concrete tiles: Heavy-duty tiles
Roofing Felt:
Asphalt-saturated felt: Used as an underlayment for roofing
Synthetic Roofing Materials:
- Rubber roofing: EPDM or other synthetic rubber materials
- Plastic roofing
Gutters and Downspouts:
- Aluminum gutters Lightweight metal
- Copper gutters
- Vinyl gutters
Other Roofing Materials:
- Solar Panels
- Metal/Plastic Vents
- Metal/Rubber Flashing
Scrap metal recycling involves collecting, processing, and reusing metals that are no longer needed in their original form. Metals like steel, aluminum, copper, and brass are highly recyclable, maintaining their properties through repeated recycling.
Accepted Scrap Metal Items:
- Steel and iron
- Aluminum (e.g., cans, foil, and extrusions)
- Copper (e.g., wiring, pipes, and tubing)
- Brass (e.g., fittings, valves, and hardware)
- Stainless steel
- Lead (e.g., pipes, weights, and batteries)
- Tin and zinc items
- Automotive parts (e.g., engines, transmissions, and body panels)
-Aluminum Cans
-Copper Pipes
-Brass Fixtures
-Steel Beams
-Iron Rods
-Lead Batteries
-Stainless Steel Appliances
-Metal Siding
-Metal Roofing
-Car Parts
-Old Tools
-Metal Fencing
-Household Scrap Metal
-Industrial Scrap Metal
-HVAC Units
-Metal Furniture
-Plumbing Fixtures
-Wiring and Cables
-Bicycle Frames
Contractors and private individuals deliver drywall to PCR typically with most loads containing clean drywall. Incoming loads composed primarily of drywall are directed to the drywall area for unloading. Drywall that is separated out at the other on-site recycling operations are regularly transferred to the drywall area.
In the recycling process, materials such as wood, metals, and trash are removed on-site leaving the drywall. Once there is a sufficient amount of drywall, it is crushed with a bulldozer for easier loading.
There are two basic categories of recycled drywall:
Drywall:
This is drywall that is source separated
Drywall – Mixed:
Drywall that contains nominal amounts of other items such as Visqueen, ceiling tiles, wood or other debris. These loads are normally generated during new construction, not by demolition.
May be classified as trash or miscellaneous debris if containing excessive amounts of trash. non-recyclabe items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
-Clean Gypsum Drywall
- Unused drywall: New, unused drywall sheets that are excess from construction projects.
- Off-cuts: Scrap pieces of drywall from construction and renovation projects.
Demolition Drywall:
- Old drywall: Drywall removed from demolition or renovation sites that is free from hazardous materials and contamination.
- Painted drywall: Painted drywall that can be processed if the paint does not contain lead or other hazardous materials.
Drywall Trim/Dust:
Wood or metal trim: Trim pieces used in drywall installation.
Drywall dust: Dust generated from sanding drywall.
Small fragments: Small pieces and fragments of drywall that are collected during cleanup.
Loads can contain stucco, plaster, pool plaster or gunite. Loads must not be wrapped in Visqueen or contained within garbage bags or boxes. Please place Visqueen in a trash bag at the front of your load.
Any load that resembles the images below will be charged as trash. Materials will be classified as non-recyclable items (trash) if Stucco/Plaster materials are bagged. Excessive trash, wood, etc. in the loads will designate the entire load as trash.
Stucco:
- Traditional stucco: A mix of sand, cement, and lime.
- Synthetic stucco:
- Molding
- Stucco binder
Plaster:
- Gypsum plaster
- Lime plaster
- Cement plaster
- Lath: A base for plaster. Wood lath, metal lath, and fiberglass lath.
- Decorative plaster
- Plaster Adhesive
-Wood rounds under 12 inches in diameter will be accepted as clean wood.
-Wood rounds over 12 inches in diameter will be charge at a higher rate extras depending on the excess diameter.
Stump:
Tree stumps are accepted but are charged at a higher rate due the extra handling and processing associated with.
Carpeting should be dropped off at Site 2.
Don’t let your old carpet sit in a landfill, recycle your used carpeting with GreenWaste.
Carpet must be dry, free of tack strips, nails, and other debris, cut into 5’ widths, no smaller than 3’, backing to the outside, and must be separated from carpet pad. Contaminants on carpet that will designate load as trash include paint and drywall mud, body fluids, chemical or pharmaceutical contaminants. Excessive amounts of padding will also designate load as trash.
Preparation Instructions for Recycling Carpet
Step 1: Keep it dry.
Step 2: Keep it free of debris.
Remove tack strips, nails, trash and dirt
Step 3: Prepare the Carpet.
- Cut carpet into manageable sections
- Separate carpet from pad
- Roll carpet
- Roll, stack or fold carpet pad
- Stack carpet tile
About the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), and the California Carpet Stewardship Program
Why Recycle Your Carpet?
Carpet is a petroleum based product and accounts for over 3.5% of all the waste disposed of in our U.S. landfills.
This translates to over 4 billion lbs. per year!
By recycling your carpet with GreenWaste, you will not only be reducing the use of millions of barrels of oil to reproduce new carpeting but you will be helping it find new life as other useful products like new carpet and padding, auto parts, plastic lumber, erosion control products, roof shingles, construction products and fuel pellets. All this helps to drastically lower our carbon footprint and decrease greenhouse gas emissions!
For every 1000 square feet of carpet and pad you recycle with GreenWaste you are:
- Keeping approx. 500 lbs. of carpet out of landfills
- Eliminating the need for an estimated 48 gallons of petroleum oil
- Reducing approximately 913 lbs. of CO2 from being emitted into our air (the equivalent of 950 miles driven by a car)
- Creating local “green” jobs for your community
To learn more visit: https://carpetrecovery.org/california/
Construction debris should be dropped off at Site 2.
No matter what size your project is, GreenWaste can recycle your construction debris and help your waste management plan.
GreenWaste can help you achieve the highest diversion rate possible by recycling your construction and demolition debris/waste. Construction waste contains materials such as wood, concrete, and meta
Construction Waste
These are materials that contain over 75% recyclable items. These types of loads come from construction sites, but may contain some demolition debris, and are usually hand-loaded. These loads are tipped at one of our Sorting Operations. Recyclable items in these loads may include lumber, drywall, concrete, brick, tile, granite, rigid plastics, OCC, paper, metals, brush and trees, rock, asphalt, windows, appliances and toilets.
Debris
May be classified as trash or miscellaneous debris if containing excessive amounts of trash.
Non-recyclable items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
Construction debris should be dropped off at Site 2.
Drywall should be dropped off at Site 2.
Contractors and private individuals deliver drywall to GreenWaste typically with most loads containing clean drywall. Incoming loads composed primarily of drywall are directed to the drywall area for unloading. Drywall that is separated out at the other on-site recycling operations are regularly transferred to the drywall area.
In the recycling process, materials such as wood, metals, and trash are removed on-site leaving the drywall. Once there is a sufficient amount of drywall, it is crushed with a bulldozer for easier loading.
There are two basic categories of recycled drywall:
Drywall
This is drywall that is source separated
Drywall – Mixed
Drywall that contains nominal amounts of other items such as Visqueen, ceiling tiles, wood or other debris. These loads are normally generated during new construction, not by demolition.
May be classified as trash or miscellaneous debris if containing excessive amounts of trash. non-recyclabe items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
Drop off your mixed debris at Site 2.
We accept various types of waste materials, including mixed debris waste and miscellaneous debris waste.
Miscellaneous debris contains a low volume of recyclable commodities. This classification would be considered trash at any other C&D recycling facility. We can accept and process the waste and recycle all salvageable material. We will divert materials from landfills and process the recyclable components within the mixed waste category.
Examples of mixed debris include house clean-outs, appliances, non-varnished furniture, OCC, paper, and construction debris hauled by a self-haul vehicle, junk hauler or contractor. If the materials contain a high percentage of non-recyclable materials, the load will be considered trash or miscellaneous debris (please refer to definitions).
Non-recyclable items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
Trash can be dropped off at Site 1 or Site 2.
These are materials that should go directly into the outgoing trash pile.
Non-recyclable items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
Help reduce waste and recycle your trash properly.
Stucco and plaster should be dropped off at Site 1.
Loads can contain stucco, plaster, pool plaster or gunite. Loads must not be wrapped in Visqueen or contained within garbage bags or boxes. Please place Visqueen in a trash bag at the front of your load.
Any load that resembles the images below will be charged as trash. Materials will be classified as non-recyclable items (trash) if Stucco/Plaster materials are bagged. Excessive trash, wood, etc. in the loads will designate the entire load as trash.
Trash can be dropped off at Site 1 or Site 2.
These are materials that should go directly into the outgoing trash pile.
Non-recyclable items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
Help reduce waste and recycle your trash properly.
Trees and Brush should be dropped off at Site 1.
Brush
Brush and tree trimmings, branches, tree rounds, tree chips, brush, leaves, and yard trimmings. Tree rounds and trees must be less than 4’ and have a diameter of no more than 2’.
Brush – Mixed
These materials include brush as described plus other items such as trash, dirt, etc.
Brush – Oversized
All brush and tree-trimmings that did not fit the previous criteria.
Tree Chips
Tree chips are produced from chipped tree trimmings and may contain a few small tree rounds. No fibrous materials.
Tree Chips – Mixed
Tree chips that contain lumber, chipped palm, or other fibrous materials. Loads cannot contain trash. Pressure treated tree stakes not accepted.
Palm, Ivy, and Other Fibrous Materials
These items will not be processed. They will be classified as trash.
Items may be classified as trash or miscellaneous debris if containing excessive amounts of trash. Non-recyclable items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
Yard debris should be dropped off at Site 1.
Yard Debris
Yard waste includes leaves, cut grass, flowers, small amounts of brush or tree trimmings, and miscellaneous non-fibrous plants.
Yard Debris – Mixed
As defined by yard debris, may also have nominal non-yard waste items such as plastics, trash, palm, or ivy.
Items may be classified as trash or miscellaneous debris if containing excessive amounts of trash. Non-recyclable items (trash) may include pressure-treated wood, laminated wood, painted wood, sawdust, insulation, PVC pipes, film plastics and other packing materials, asphalt roofing, roofing felt, roofing insulation, fiberglass insulation, vinyl flooring, ceiling tiles, stucco, soil, asphalt, windows, doors, carpeting, carpet padding, furniture, cabinets, sinks, furniture and Styrofoam, crushed materials, mattresses, rubber tiles, ground rubber materials, textiles and linen, couches, chairs, desks, office partitions, signs, foam board, cabinets, wet materials, Visqueen, composite type materials and or materials contained in trash bags.
Diversion Rates
Diversion Rates
Understanding Diversion Rates: A Key Metric for Sustainable Waste Management
In the quest for sustainability, one term frequently emerges: diversion rate.
This critical metric is at the heart of effective waste management strategies,
playing a pivotal role in reducing the environmental impact of waste.
What is a Diversion Rate?
A diversion rate is the percentage of waste material diverted from landfills and
incineration through recycling, composting, and reuse. Essentially, it measures
how much waste is being kept out of landfills and instead being redirected to more
environmentally friendly disposal methods
Why Diversion Rates Matter
Environmental Protection: By diverting waste from landfills, we reduce the emission of
greenhouse gases, particularly methane, a potent contributor to climate change.
Landfills are also sources of leachate, a hazardous liquid that can contaminate soil and water.
Resource Conservation: Recycling and composting help conserve natural resources by reprocessing
used materials into new products. This reduces the need for raw material extraction, which can be
environmentally damaging.
Economic Benefits: High diversion rates can lead to cost savings for municipalities and businesses.
By reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills, communities can lower disposal costs and potentially
generate revenue through the sale of recyclable materials.High diversion rates can lead to cost savings for municipalities and businesses.
By reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills, communities can lower disposal costs and potentially
generate revenue through the sale of recyclable materials.
Regulatory Compliance: Many regions have set targets for waste diversion as part of their environmental
regulations. Meeting or exceeding these targets can help avoid penalties and promote a community’s
commitment to sustainability.
| Diversion Rates | ||
| 2023 | 2024 | |
| Month | Diversion Rate | Diversion Rate |
| January | 30.64% | 37.88% |
| February | 24.08% | 34.34% |
| March | 36.30% | 27.68% |
| April | 33.82% | 26.41% |
| May | 32.70% | 21.79% |
| June | 27.09% | 16.1% |
| July | 39.29% | 20.94% |
| August | 23.85% | 20.87% |
| September | 24.30% | 32.57% |
| October | 35.18% | N/A |
| November | 23.14% | N/A |
| December | 40.94% | N/A |
| – | N/A | N/A |
| Yearly Average | 30.94% | 26.50% |
US Green Building Council (USGBC) – LEED
US Green Building Council’s (USGBC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), offers Construction and Demolition Waste Management credits for diversion on waste materials. LEED offers one point when a project achieves a 50% diversion rate that includes the diversion of two waste streams. Projects can earn a second point when the project reach’s a 75% diversion rate that includes the diversion of three waste streams. Examples of both options from LEED v4.1 are listed below:
LEED Paths/Points Using a Certified Facility
Path 2. Divert 50% using Certified Commingled Recycling Facility (1 Point)
Divert at least 50% of the total construction and demolition material. All commingled recycling must be sent to offsite sorting facility(ies) certified by the Recycling Certification Institute or approved equivalent.
Path 4. Divert 75% using Certified Commingled Recycling Facility and One More Material Stream (2 points)
Divert at least 75% of the total construction and demolition material; diverted materials must include at least two material streams. All commingled recycling is required to be one of the streams and must be sent to offsite sorting facility(ies) certified by the Recycling Certification Institute or approved equivalent.
LEED Paths/Points Using a Non-Certified Facility
Path 1. Divert 50% and Two Material Streams (1 point)
Divert at least 50% of the total construction and demolition material; diverted materials must include at least two material streams.
Path 3. Divert 75% and Three Material Streams (2 points)
Divert at least 75% of the total construction and demolition material; diverted materials must include at least three material streams.
Zanker is a part of the overall equation/solution to a project being awarded points for a project’s C&D material recovery and, using Zanker is the easier option because it is RCI-Certified. This means the project does not have to do source separation or can do less source separation depending on the LEED points it has set out to achieve and the Mixed C&D and/or combination of C&D materials it needs to recover.
To be awarded the two points described in Path 4, mixed construction and demolition waste can be sent to a 3rd party certified facility, like Zanker Recycling, and achieve an overall diversion rate for the project that is at least 75%. To achieve a higher diversion rate, we recommend that the project recycle source separated materials which will help offset a Mixed C&D diversion rate that is lower.
Zanker makes it simpler to achieve the LEED credits by not having to separate construction and demolition materials for 1 point and doing less separation than required for using non-certified facilities for 2 points. Paths 1 and 3 are more challenging because more separation of materials are required.
Every LEED project starts with a waste management plan and must be measured on its own merit, not just on a specific load of recyclables and/or trash. A project may have multiple contractors who each perform different functions, but each contractor must account for the waste their project generates and must provide proper disposal receipts. The receipts go to the owner or responsible party to track all the waste and recyclables generated for the project. Debris box companies bear the most responsibility of any waste-processing company for tracking and record-keeping for the projects, although they normally do not receive all the waste materials.
Zanker does not use visual inspection to determine the volume of loads. All loads are measured or weighed at the scale.
Contractors who have different commodities have different recycling rates for those commodities. For example, an electrician who sells copper scraps may have a clean commodity that is 100% recyclable, whereas an insulation contractor’s materials may have a 0% recycling rate. Mixed Waste containers usually have a reduced diversion rate since some materials are not recoverable. LEED rarely approves giving all containers a blanket diversion rate, since a mixed debris load may contain a mix of both recyclable items, like copper scraps, and non-recyclable items, like insulation. One of the primary goals of LEED is to encourage projects to source separate (SS) as much as possible. SS allows the project to have a higher diversion rate because the materials are cleaner and more marketable.
For more information on regarding LEED Rating System v4.1 click here.
CDD and other Cities Recycling Diversion Programs
Zanker Recycling is the leader in recycling C&D debris in the Bay Area and we comply with every city’s diversion program for C&D. To learn more about what your City requires, you should contact your specific City since requirements vary from one City to the next.
US Green Building Council (USGBC) – LEED
US Green Building Council’s (USGBC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), offers Construction and Demolition Waste Management credits for diversion on waste materials. LEED offers one point when a project achieves a 50% diversion rate that includes the diversion of two waste streams. Projects can earn a second point when the project reach’s a 75% diversion rate that includes the diversion of three waste streams. Examples of both options from LEED v4.1 are listed below:
LEED Paths/Points Using a Certified Facility
Path 2. Divert 50% using Certified Commingled Recycling Facility (1 Point)
Divert at least 50% of the total construction and demolition material. All commingled recycling must be sent to offsite sorting facility(ies) certified by the Recycling Certification Institute or approved equivalent.
Path 4. Divert 75% using Certified Commingled Recycling Facility and One More Material Stream (2 points)
Divert at least 75% of the total construction and demolition material; diverted materials must include at least two material streams. All commingled recycling is required to be one of the streams and must be sent to offsite sorting facility(ies) certified by the Recycling Certification Institute or approved equivalent.
LEED Paths/Points Using a Non-Certified Facility
Path 1. Divert 50% and Two Material Streams (1 point)
Divert at least 50% of the total construction and demolition material; diverted materials must include at least two material streams.
Path 3. Divert 75% and Three Material Streams (2 points)
Divert at least 75% of the total construction and demolition material; diverted materials must include at least three material streams.
To be awarded the two points described in Path 4, mixed construction and demolition waste can be sent to a 3rd party certified facility, like Zanker Recycling, and achieve an overall diversion rate for the project that is at least 75%. To achieve a higher diversion rate, we recommend that the project recycle source separated materials which will help offset a Mixed C&D diversion rate that is lower.
Every LEED project starts with a waste management plan and must be measured on its own merit, not just on a specific load of recyclables and/or trash. A project may have multiple contractors who each perform different functions, but each contractor must account for the waste their project generates and must provide proper disposal receipts. The receipts go to the owner or responsible party to track all the waste and recyclables generated for the project. Debris box companies bear the most responsibility of any waste-processing company for tracking and record-keeping for the projects, although they normally do not receive all the waste materials.
Contractors who have different commodities have different recycling rates for those commodities. For example, an electrician who sells copper scraps may have a clean commodity that is 100% recyclable, whereas an insulation contractor’s materials may have a 0% recycling rate. Mixed Waste containers usually have a reduced diversion rate since some materials are not recoverable. LEED rarely approves giving all containers a blanket diversion rate, since a mixed debris load may contain a mix of both recyclable items, like copper scraps, and non-recyclable items, like insulation. One of the primary goals of LEED is to encourage projects to source separate (SS) as much as possible. SS allows the project to have a higher diversion rate because the materials are cleaner and more marketable.
For more information on regarding LEED Rating System v4.1 click here.
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Site Rules
Site Rules
RULES BEFORE ENTERING THE SITE:
- Prioritize Safety: Safety is our top priority. No horseplaying or disruptive behavior is permitted within the facility.
- Non-Smoking Policy: Pacific Coast Recycling facilities are strictly non-smoking, which includes the prohibition of vaping.
- Supervision of Children and Pets: For safety reasons, all children and pets must remain inside your vehicle at all times while on the premises.
- Prohibition of Mechanical Repairs: Mechanical repairs are not allowed within the facility.
- No Scavenging: Scavenging is prohibited. Once materials are tipped on the ground, they become the property of Pacific Coast Recycling.
- Ban on Compressed Gas Cylinders: The presence of compressed gas cylinders, such as propane tanks, oxygen tanks, or any type of gas tanks is strictly prohibited.
- Hazardous Materials Disclosure: At the scale window, before entering the site, you must disclose any hazardous materials. Failure to do so will result in charges for abatement and potential prosecution for illegal disposal
**For your first visit, you will be required to sign the site rules at the kiosk. To save time, you can download and sign our site rules in advance here.
Dumpster Sizes
Please be advised that dimensions are not standardized and may change depending on each individual dumpster.
14 - 16ft length x 8 ft wide x 30 - 32" height
10 Yard BOX
Perfect for smaller clean- up projects around the house that may be too much for the weekly hauler. This Box is also used for Dirt and Concrete.
14 - 16ft length x 8 ft wide x 30 - 32" height
20 Yard BOX
Perfect for smaller clean- up projects around the house that may be too much for the weekly hauler. This Box is also used for Dirt and Concrete.
14 - 16ft length x 8 ft wide x 30 - 32" height
30 Yard BOX
Perfect for smaller clean- up projects around the house that may be too much for the weekly hauler. This Box is also used for Dirt and Concrete.
14 - 16ft length x 8 ft wide x 30 - 32" height
40 Yard BOX
Perfect for smaller clean- up projects around the house that may be too much for the weekly hauler. This Box is also used for Dirt and Concrete.
14 - 16ft length x 8 ft wide x 30 - 32" height
50 Yard BOX
Perfect for smaller clean- up projects around the house that may be too much for the weekly hauler. This Box is also used for Dirt and Concrete.
Working Hours
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Monday - Friday
7:00AM - 5:00PM -
Saturday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Holidays we’re closed
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day