Our City Council passed an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to require that certain construction and demolition projects achieve waste diversion rates of up to 60%. The Ordinance requires that a Construction and Demolition Recycling And Waste Reduction Plan and a security deposit be submitted as a condition of the building permit.

The Ordinance further requires that documentation of the required diversion rate be submitted at the project’s completion of the final inspection as a condition of returning the deposit. This will assist us in complying with State laws requiring City-wide diversion rates of 50%.

Please fill out the Construction and Demolition Recycling and Waste Reduction Plan.

Submit Plan in Person: Monday thru Friday, 9:30am to 11:30am City Hall, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 You can make an appointment by calling (650) 522-7346 or (650) 522-7379. Or for drop-in, please simply check in at the kiosk at the Public Works and Planning reception area by selecting “Recycling and Garbage.”