Wrecking Permits
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.
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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.
Downloadable instructions
How to create a Green Halo account - Wrecking Permits Only
How to submit a waste management plan for C&D - Wrecking Permits Only
How to upload weight tickets and submit a waste log for C&D projects
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
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