Adhering to Denver's demolition permit process
Denver’s latest sustainability measures require reuse and recycling plans as part of the demolition permitting process. Here’s what demolition contractors and builders need to know.
Published September 25, 2024
In 2022, Denver residents voted to implement reuse and recycling requirements for all new construction and demolition projects. The policy, dubbed “Waste No More” and implemented in 2023, requires contractors to provide plans for reusing and recycling building materials discarded during the demolition phase.
For many demolition contractors, these new policies can create additional time and stress for your team. At Perks Deconstruction, we’re here to lend a helpful hand. We live and breathe sustainable demolition practices. In fact, our expertise lies in building material reuse and recycling in Colorado!
We’ve broken down the ins and outs of these new policies to help contractors in the Denver area get a handle on them.
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Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling and Reuse Plan
Before issuing permits, the City of Denver requires that contractors submit a Recycling and Reuse Plan via their website. The plan asks that you identify all the materials that will be hauled away, as well as the details around what materials will be recycled and what will be reused. This paperwork acts as a guide for making sure your demolition project recovers as many materials as possible. By planning how materials will be handled, there’s no question as to what goes where, and quantity estimates allow the City to understand the scope of your project and its positive environmental impact.
As deconstruction experts, we are extremely well versed in what building materials can be recycled or reused, what condition they have to be in to be donated, and other details you need to know to create a successful sustainability plan. Take all the guesswork out of creating a plan and contact us today.
Recycling and reuse compliance form
After submitting a Reuse and Recycling Plan and executing your demolition project, the City of Denver requires demolition job supervisors to submit a compliance form. The compliance form provides proof to the city that your team followed through with the reuse and recycling plan and, in fact, reused and recycled materials from the job site. This form provides the City with the details it needs to gauge its progress with demolition debris recycling.
As deconstruction experts, we are connected to a plethora of building material reuse and recycling companies across the Front Range and throughout Colorado. Empower your demolition team with deconstruction know-how and contact us today.
Submitting receipts and other paperwork
Upon project completion you must submit all your waste receipts, as well as a waste diversion report to the City of Denver. This includes recycling and any landfill receipts, as well as receipts for material donations. This paperwork will allow you to close out your project.
We hope this article provides you with a quick overview of the latest documents required by the City of Denver for demolition permitting!
