Building (C&D) Permits
All permittees with a permit application submitted after January 15, 2026 must use Green Halo to submit their Waste Management Plans. Instructions, including a video, are included on this page.
Plans submitted before January 15, 2026 will use the old process outlined at the bottom of this page.
How to comply: building (C&D) permits - after January 15, 2026
If you submitted a construction or demolition (C&D) permit application AFTER January 15, 2026:
- You will receive an email from Green Halo notifying you a Waste Management Plan (WMP) is required and has been started for you.
- DO NOT submit a WMP in Green Halo unless you’ve received an email from Green Halo with a link to your Plan.
- Follow the steps below to submit your WMP and Waste Log in Green Halo.
- Step 1: Open Green Halo Email. Open the email from “no-reply@greenhalosystems.com” titled "GREEN HALO REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION”. Check the Spam folder if you do not see the email.
- Step 2: Click “Activate Project”. Click the link in the email to create a Green Halo user account, or to log in if you have an existing account, and start your WMP.
- Step 3: Submit WMP. Complete and submit your Waste Management Plan in Green Halo. C&D debris may only be hauled by a franchised waste hauler or self-hauled.
- Step 4: Approval. Recycling & Solid Waste (RSW) will review and approve your WMP. You will receive an approval notification from Green Halo.
- Step 5: Upload tickets. Upload your recycling facility tickets/receipts in Green Halo to keep a Waste Log of your project to demonstrate compliance with the 65% diversion rate. Tickets must be uploaded separately.
- Step 6: Submit Waste Log. Due 30 days after project completion. Submit your Waste Log online in Green Halo within 30 days of project completion.
Downloadable instructions
How to create a Green Halo account - Building Permits Only
How to submit a waste management plan for C&D - Building Permits Only
How to upload weight tickets and submit a waste log for C&D projects
Green halo video on building (C&D) permits
How to comply: building (C&D) permits before January 15, 2026
If you submitted your construction or demolition permit application BEFORE January 15, 2026 or your permit is for a Production Permit:
- Step 1: Fill out WMP. Fill out the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan (WMP).
- Step 2: Submit WMP. Submit the completed Waste Management Plan to C&D@cityofsacramento.org. The Plan will be rejected if it is incomplete. C&D debris may only be hauled by a franchised waste hauler or self-hauled.
- Step 3: Approval. Recycling & Solid Waste (RSW) will review for approval. Approved WMP’s will be signed, marked approved and returned to you.
- Step 4: Record loads over course of project. All waste hauling and disposal or recycling activity must be entered on the Waste Log, including information from any subcontractors who self-hauled their own debris off-site. Use the waste log to record all loads, keeping a copy of the weight tickets and receipts indicating the material was recycled.
- Step 5: Submit Waste Log. Due 30 days after project completion. Submit the completed Waste Log with a copy of the weight tickets or facility report within 30 days of project completion to C&D@cityofsacramento.org
Please note: Overdue waste logs will delay future waste management plan approvals and may result in a fine. Failure to meet the mandated 65% diversion rate required by local and state law may result in a fine.