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Recycling is Required 

The City of Torrance requires that all commercial and some residential building projects recycle:

• 100% of all inert materials (including but not limited to concrete, asphalt, soil, stone, and fines)
• 65% of all other materials

Proper separation of your construction and Demolition (C&D) debris will help maximize recycling and ensure you reach your diversion targets as well as save money.

Hauling of C&D debris is covered by municipal code. If you need to hire someone to haul debris, here is a list of licensed haulers for Torrance projects. Anyone not appearing on this list is not authorized to provide you services.

• List of Licensed haulers in Torrance

If you plan to self-haul your C&D debris, please be sure to take the material to a recycling facility that can meet these requirements. Check the recycling rate before you select a recycling facility.

• List of facilities that recycle mixed materials and will guarantee recycling rates of 70% or more
•  List of facilities that can recycle specific materials
•  Options on donations or reuse of materials

**Failure to fulfill the requirements of the WMP process will result in penalties of $5,000 for construction projects and $10,000 for demolition projects, as per the Torrance Municipal Code.**

All applicants with covered projects are required to submit a Waste Management Plan on Green Halo, the City’s online waste tracking software system. As soon as your Permit Application has been processed, a Green Halo project will be created for you and an invitation for the project will be sent to the email address that you supplied in your Permit Application. Below, you will find guides with step-by-step instructions to meet requirements using Green Halo.  

• Green Halo User Guide – Creating an Account
• Green Halo User Guide – Submitting a Plan

Once you have completed your project, upload your tickets to Green Halo to report all materials that were salvaged, donated, re-used, or recycled. When all tickets have been added to the project, you may Submit for Final to start the final review process to be completed by the City.

• Green Halo User Guide – Adding Tickets

Need Help?

If you have questions about the recycling program, please contact the Public Works Department at (310) 781-6900 or PublicWorksInfo@TorranceCA.Gov. For other permit questions, please contact the Building and Safety Department at (310) 618-5910 or CDDInfo@TorranceCA.Gov