Construction and Demolition Debris

Construction and Demolition Recycling

San Joaquin County's Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling Program helps contractors, property owners, and residents recycle and properly manage debris from construction, demolition, and landscaping projects.

Drop-Off Locations

C&D materials from applicable San Joaquin County projects may be delivered to the following County-designated facilities:

Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station
2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 982-5770
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North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill
17720 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 887-3868
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Tracy Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
30703 S. MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 832-2355
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Diversion Requirements

The program is governed by San Joaquin County Ordinance No. 4370, the Construction, Demolition and Landscaping Debris Recycling and Diversion Ordinance.

Applicable projects must meet the following diversion requirements:

Construction and demolition debris: Divert at least 65% through recycling or reuse, consistent with applicable CALGreen requirements.
Landscape debris: Divert at least 90%, including inert soil, vegetative, and excavation materials.

Project applicants are responsible for meeting applicable diversion requirements and submitting the required documentation.

Program Eligibility and Material Preparation

The County's C&D Recycling Program is available for applicable projects located within San Joaquin County. Out-of-county materials are not accepted.

Separate recyclable materials, such as wood, metal, concrete, and green waste, from trash whenever possible. Materials that cannot be recycled or reused must also be delivered to one of the County-designated facilities listed above.

Diversion Plans and Reporting

Applicable projects must complete a Diversion Plan and submit a final Diversion Report with supporting receipts and documentation.

The Community Development Department generally provides the Diversion Plan during the permit application process.

The County also offers Solid Waste Master (SWM) Diversion Plans for qualifying projects:

Primary Diversion Plan: For contractors performing recurring work, such as roofing or siding.
Subdivision Diversion Plan: For developments involving multiple parcels and single-family residences.
Blanket Diversion Plan: For multiple permitted projects on the same parcel, such as apartments or duplexes, excluding subdivisions.

Final Reporting Deadline: Submit the Diversion Report and supporting documentation within 30 days of the project's final inspection.

For questions or assistance with diversion plans or reporting, contact the San Joaquin County Solid Waste Division at (209) 468-3066 or PWCDServices@sjgov.org.

Forms and Program Documents

Program Overview & Ordinance
C&D Brochure Overview of San Joaquin County’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling and diversion requirements.	C&D Ordinance Includes the full text of Ordinance No. 4370 and the Non-Compliance Fee Schedule.
Project Diversion Plans & Final Reporting
Standard Diversion Plan This plan will be completed for most Applicable Projects. The form will be provided to the applicant by the Community Development Department when the permit application process is initiated. Diversion Report Final Report and receipts that document debris management must be submitted within 30 days of an Applicable Project’s final inspection.	Solid Waste Master (SWM) Diversion Plan Please contact the Solid Waste Division at (209) 468-3066 to apply. SWM includes three distinct types of Diversion Plans: Primary Diversion Plan: For contractors that perform the same scope of work and repeatedly produce a routine stream of debris such as roofing and siding. Subdivision Diversion Plan: For construction that includes two or more parcels for the purpose of developing multiple single family residences. Blanket Diversion Plan: For multiple permitted projects that will be completed on the same parcel such as apartment buildings and duplexes, excluding subdivisions.

Program Overview & Ordinance

C&D Brochure

Overview of San Joaquin County’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling and diversion requirements.

C&D Ordinance

Includes the full text of Ordinance No. 4370 and the Non-Compliance Fee Schedule.

Project Diversion Plans & Final Reporting

Standard Diversion Plan

This plan will be completed for most Applicable Projects. The form will be provided to the applicant by the Community Development Department when the permit application process is initiated.

Diversion Report

Final Report and receipts that document debris management must be submitted within 30 days of an Applicable Project’s final inspection.

Solid Waste Master (SWM) Diversion Plan

Please contact the Solid Waste Division at (209) 468-3066 to apply. SWM includes three distinct types of Diversion Plans:

Primary Diversion Plan: For contractors that perform the same scope of work and repeatedly produce a routine stream of debris such as roofing and siding.
Subdivision Diversion Plan: For construction that includes two or more parcels for the purpose of developing multiple single family residences.
Blanket Diversion Plan: For multiple permitted projects that will be completed on the same parcel such as apartment buildings and duplexes, excluding subdivisions.

Solid Waste Administrative Office
1810 East Hazelton Avenue
Stockton, CA 95205
Phone: (209) 468-3066
Fax: (209) 468-3078
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Email: solidwaste@sjgov.org