Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling

Florida has a MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) Recycling goal that includes C&D (Construction and Demolition debris). Construction and Demolition Debris accounts for almost 25% of Florida's total Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) stream. A wide range of these materials can be recovered and reused or recycled into new products.

C&D Debris Recycling and Disposal is tracked by the FDEP through annual reports from Counties and Permitted C&D Facilities statewide in accordance with Florida Administrative Code rule 62-701.730(12). Debris recycled and disposed must be reported in tons by county of origin via the Florida DEP Business Portal. A cubic-yards-to-tons conversion formula is provided to assist facilities without scales in fulfilling this reporting requirement.

Reporting

• Florida DEP Business Portal - DEP designated reporting format.
• Reporting Form - use this form to get an idea of what has to be reported.
• Instructions
• Conversion Formula
• Certification of Economic Feasibility to Process C&D Debris Prior to Disposal Form - This form should be completed on an annual basis and retained for your records.
• Questions - contact Shannan Reynolds or Suzanne Boroff.

Resources

• List of Construction and Demolition Facilities  (PDF or Excel)
• Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling in Florida
• Summary of Florida C&D Recycling Facility Regulations
• C&D Reporting Form and Instructions
• C&D Recycling Options and Tips
• C&D Recycling Magazine
• CARE (Carpet America Recovery Effort)
• Deconstruction Institute
• University of Florida Center for Construction and Environment
• Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
• Management of Demolition and Renovation Waste
• Florida Center Research C&D Related Publications
• For disposal/handling information read the Discarded Treated Wood Products Resource Guide
• Definition of C&D