Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling Program

By redirecting concrete, wood, metal, and other building materials into productive reuse, we keep tons of heavy debris out of local landfills and build a cleaner City of Los Angeles. LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) leads this effort through our Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Recycling Program.

On March 5, 2010, the Los Angeles City Council approved Council File 09-3029, establishing a citywide C&D waste recycling ordinance. Under this policy, all mixed C&D debris generated in the city must be transported by a permitted private waste hauler and processed at a City-certified facility.

All haulers and contractors responsible for handling C&D waste must obtain a private Waste Hauler Permit from LASAN prior to collecting, hauling and transporting C&D waste. Non-compliance penalties of up to $5,000 are assessed for every load not taken to certified processors. Use this link to learn more about How to Apply for a Commercial Waste Hauler Permit.

For more information about this ordinance, please contact LASAN at sansrcrd_cdrecycling@lacity.org or (213) 485-1374.

LASAN collaborates with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) to integrate environmental compliance into the city's building permit process. Building permit applications require contractors to either identify their permitted private solid waste hauler or provide their own Private Solid Waste Hauler Permit for self-hauling.

Our Solid Resources Citywide Recycling Division (SRCRD) offers technical guidance to local businesses, multi-family property owners, City departments, and neighborhood groups. We assist stakeholders with waste diversion strategies, material handling, and connections to certified recycling companies.

The following are examples of C&D materials that can be recycled:

• Concrete, asphalt, brick, dirt, mixed inerts
• Wood waste
• Gypsum and wallboard
• Scrap metal

You can use our Interactive Map of City Certified C&D Processors (updated January 16, 2026) to find a facility near you, or review the approved calendar year 2026 processor list below.

For LEED v4 recycling rates, please email sansrcrd_cdrecycling@lacity.org.