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Pacific Southwest, Region 9

Serving: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, Tribal Nations

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Most states regulate C&D debris, although programs vary widely. Some states require C&D landfills to meet municipal solid waste landfill regulations, some set separate regulations for C&D landfills, and others exempt on-site C&D landfills from regulations.

This page contains additional information on C&D debris management for the states and tribes in Region 9. California and Hawaii have promulgated state definitions for C&D debris, while Arizona and Nevada have not.

Arizona

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Waste Programs Division, Solid Waste Management Program Exiting EPA (disclaimer)
Provides information on Arizona's solid waste rules including information on C&D debris and management. Also available:

California

CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery), Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Exiting EPA (disclaimer)
Provides information on regulations governing C&D management and disposal in California. Additional information includes a database of recycled-content building products, C&D recycling facility information, and local assistance contacts. Also available:

Nevada

For information about C&D debris management in Nevada, contact the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management Exiting EPA (disclaimer) or call the Nevada Recycling Hotline at (800) 597-5865.

Hawaii

Hawaii Department of Health, Environmental Health, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch, Office of Solid Waste Management Exiting EPA (disclaimer)
Provides information on Hawaii's solid waste rules including information on C&D debris and management. Also available:

Pacific Islands

For information about C&D debris management in the Pacific Islands, contact the Region 9 Pacific Islands Office.

Tribal Nations

For more information about C&D debris management, visit the Region 9 Tribal Program Web site, which includes links to each tribe's environmental program information.

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