Pursuant to Title 24, Part II of the California Code of Regulations (CALGreen) and the City of Laguna Beach Construction and Waste Disposal Ordinance Municipal Code Chapter 7.19, the following are covered projects:

1) All newly constructed building and demolition projects which require a permit.

2) Non-residential: All permitted additions and alternations including (not limited to):

Newly constructed buildings
Building additions of 1,000 square feet or greater, or
Building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or above.

3) Residential: All permitted additions and alterations that increase the structure's conditioned area, volume or size.

4) All re-roofs that require a tear-off per Municipal Code Chapter 7.19.

5) Concurrent permits at the same address are considered "one" project.

1. Non-Residential Excavated soil and land-clearing debris.  100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled.
2. Emergency demolition or construction required to protect the public health, safety or welfare, as determined by the Director of Public Works, the Director of Community Development, or their designee.

An applicant for a non-exempted "covered project" has two options for complying with the ordinance:

Option One: Use one or more roll-off bins provided by the City's franchise solid waste hauler (CR&R) to dispose of all construction and demolition material generated by the project.

Option Two: Self-haul all construction and demolition debris generated at the project site to a construction and demolition facility.

Step 1: Submit the Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal Requirement form to the Community Development Department. This form must be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit or Public Works permit for a covered project.

Step 2: Contact CR&R at (949) 662-3819 to order roll-off bins. Let them know that you are using the roll-off bins to comply with the City's Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal Ordinance. Make sure to obtain an invoice or ticket for all bins used.

OPTION TWO: Self-haul all construction and demolition debris generated at the project site to an approved construction and demolition facility listed in the Green Halo database. Donated items count towards diversion rate. Documentation is required. Click here for more information about how to donate.

STEP 1: After submitting your Waste Disposal Plan via the Green Halo web-based service, you will be notified via email to submit following fees to the City of Laguna Beach Cashier’s Office prior to the issuance of a building permit or Public Works permit:

Pay a non-refundable administrative fee: $55

Pay the applicable refundable security deposits:

• Every demolition and new construction project: $1,000
• Renovations that consist of an addition to an existing residential or commercial Structure: $750
• Remodels and Renovations: $500
• Re-roofs that require tear off: $250

Checks or Cashier’s checks are accepted and must be payable to the City of Laguna Beach. Please upload a copy of  your check to your Green Halo account. Credit cards are not accepted. 

STEP 2:  You are required to keep all original weight tags, gate receipts, and/or invoices to document the total tonnage of construction debris diverted from the landfill.  Upload all receipts to your Green Halo account throughout your project.

STEP 3:  All subcontractors on the project must be notified of the project’s Waste Management Plan and sign the Subcontractor Acknowledgement Form sent via email after you create your Green Halo account.  The form must be signed and uploaded to your Green Halo account.

STEP 4:  A Universal Waste Verification Form must be completed for non-residential projects  to verify proper disposal (Section 5.408.2 of CALGreen). Click here to download and fill out the form, then upload it to your Green Halo account.

1. UNIVERSAL WASTE VERIFICATION FORM (Non-Residential Projects Only)

STEP 5:  Once your project has passed final inspection, you must submit your project for final review on Green Halo within sixty (60) days of your project being finaled, otherwise the security deposit may be forfeited.

STEP 6: The City will refund your security deposit if you have complied with the Construction and Demolition Recycling requirements listed above.   

For Questions: Contact the Recycling and Solid Waste Division at (949) 464-6677 or via email at Recycle@lagunabeachcity.net.