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CALGreen Waste Diversion & Recycling Requirements
The California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requires qualifying projects to recycle or salvage at least 65% of non-hazardous construction debris.
To help meet this requirement, the city is partnering with Green Halo, an online tracking system that helps manage and report waste diversion for each project. Qualifying projects are required to use Green Halo.
Watch this video for detailed information on Green Halo reporting processes, options for proper waste services and recycling best practices.
The Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion & Recycling Guide is a great resource to learn more about waste diversion requirements.
Who needs to comply
Projects that meet the thresholds below must follow CALGreen recycling requirements and submit a Construction Waste Management Plan.
Residential
- New construction
- Demolition of any permitted structure
- Additions or alterations requiring a building permit
Non-residential (e.g., commercial, industrial, multifamily, hotel)
- New construction or demolition
- Tenant improvements
How to comply using Green Halo
All qualifying projects are required to use Green Halo.
Green Halo is a free, online waste tracking system that helps manage and report C&D waste diversion for each project. You must use Green Halo to submit your Construction Waste Management Plan and upload receipts.
- Register with Green Halo – Once your qualifying project is entered into the city's permitting system, you'll receive an email from Green Halo prompting you to submit your Construction Waste Management Plan.
- Estimate debris – Include an estimate of how much material you plan to divert through recycling or reuse.
- Track and submit receipts – Upload weight tickets and receipts to Green Halo before your final inspection.
New users: Register once you receive your activation email at wastetracking.com/city/carlsbad.
Returning users: Log in via email reminders or visit wastetracking.com/city/carlsbad.
Before your permit is issued
- Submit your Construction Waste Management Plan
- Provide all required city permit documents and fees