Instructions on submitting wrecking permits are below. 

  • Wrecking permits submitted before January 15, 2026 follow the old system outlined at the bottom of this page.
  • Wrecking permits submitted after January 15, 2026 must use Green Halo. Wrecking permits will NOT receive an email from Green Halo with a link
demolition of a building with waste going into a truck open_in_full

How to comply: wrecking (C&D) permits - after January 15, 2026

If you submitted a Wrecking permit application AFTER January 15, 2026, you must submit a Waste Management Plan through Green Halo AND e-mail the signature page of the Wrecking Permit Application to C&D@cityofsacramento.org for C&D signature.

Follow the steps below to complete the WMP condition of your Wrecking Permit Application:

  • Step 1: Go to Green Halo Website. Go to https://sacramento.wastetracking.com/ and click “Create Your Waste Management Plan (Wrecking Permits Only)”.
  • Step 2: Submit WMP. Complete and submit your Waste Management Plan. C&D debris may only be hauled by a franchised waste hauler or self-hauled.
  • Step 3: Approval. C&D will review and approve your WMP. You will receive an approval notification email from Green Halo.
  • Step 4: Get C&D Sign-Off. Email the Wrecking Permit Application signature page to C&D@cityofsacramento.org. C&D will sign the Wrecking Permit Application and return it to you. Note: The Planning Division must sign before C&D can sign.
  • Step 5: Upload tickets: Upload your recycling facility tickets/receipts in Green Halo to keep a Waste Log of your project to show you met the 65% diversion rate. 
  • 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.

Green halo video on wrecking permits

How to submit a Waste Management Plan for Wrecking Permits

How to comply: wrecking (C&D) permits - before January 15, 2026

If you submitted a Wrecking permit application BEFORE January 15, 2026:

  • Step 1: Fill out WMP. Fill out the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan (WMP).
  • Step 2: Submit WMP AND signature page of the Wrecking Permit Application. Submit both documents for review and signature to C&D@cityofsacramento.org 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 and signature. Approved WMP’s will be signed and returned to you along with the signed Wrecking permit signature page.
  • 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

ON THIS PAGE