Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Ordinance 07-25 requires contractors and homeowners to divert debris materials from landfilling in the form of salvaging, re-using, and recycling. The Solid Waste Department is available to guide you in this endeavor.
What You Need To Know
Who Is Responsible?
The Ordinance applies to "covered" projects, which are defined as any project for which a building, demolition, or other similar permit is required by County Ordinance.
Projects are required to divert 50 percent of the debris generated by the project.
Shingle roofs, metal roofs, pre-fabricated/kit type buildings and hurricane damage repair permits may be exempted from this requirement and may Request An Exemption.
Other minimum criteria:
- Residential and Commercial construction greater than $90,000 in value
- Alterations greater than $10,000 in value
- Roofing projects requiring old roofing removal
How to Meet the Requirements of the Ordinance?
Please complete, sign and return the Recycling Certification Form. See link below:
Complete the Recycling Certification Form.
On the Recycling Certification Form,
- Fill in your permit number and permittee name, site address, contact name, email address and phone number at the top of the form.
- Please provide any weight tickets along with any supporting documentation.
- At the bottom of the page, sign and print your name and state your title.
If you used an
approved materials facility for recycling, these general instructions will allow you to meet the requirements for demonstrating compliance with the
C&D Recycling Ordinance. If you do not use an approved materials facility or there are other variables applicable to your project, or you have any questions, please contact the Solid Waste Department at 239-533-8000 for assistance.
NOTE: Submission of falsified or inaccurate information with the certification statement is subject to perjury and will be subject to a fine in the amount of three times the Diversion Fee for the project plus any other legal proceedings up to and including criminal prosecution.
What If I Can't Divert Enough Debris?
Unless you were granted a waiver reducing the diversion percentage, a Diversion Fee will be assessed based on the type and size of the project.
Download a copy of the Ordinance.
Download a copy of C & D Recycling Brochure.