ORDINANCE RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS:
Sixty percent (60%) of the project's anticipated debris must be diverted. The anticipated debris is determined by the Community Development Department, but is typically:

• Demolition (typical): 40 lbs per square foot
• Demolition with tile roof: 47 lbs per sure foot
• New Construction: 4 lbs per square foot
• Wood only (such as deck): 2 lbs per square foot

Up to 35% of this debris can be inerts (concrete and asphalt). Separate calculations for demolition and construction portions of an applicable project.

TO OBTAIN A REFUND:

1. Complete a "Construction and Demolition Deposit Request Form" for each deposit.

2. Submit original facility tags with Menlo Park as the City of origin.

3. Ensure that facility tags do not say MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) or garbage. No recycling credit will be provided.

4. Apply for a refund within time restrictions:

Demolition: 60 days after project completion

Construction: Condition of final inspection

Deposit refunds can take 6-8 weeks to be processed.

More Information:

Call the Community Development Department at 330-6704.

Recycling and Reuse Information: San Mateo County RecycleWorks Program or call 1-888-442-2666.

Construction and Demolition Ordinance Summary and Procedures

Construction and Demolition Ordinance FAQ

Construction and Demolition Deposit Request From

City Code Chapter 12.48: Recycling and Salvaging of Construction and Demolition Debris