Construction and Demolition Recycling Association supports new recycling ordinance for Beaches

In a recent San Francisco County government meeting, significant strides were made towards enhancing the city’s construction and demolition (C&D) recycling efforts. William Turling, the executive director and founder of the Construction and Demolition Recycling Association, praised the proposed C&D recycling ordinance, highlighting its potential to help the city achieve a 75% recycling goal. Turling emphasized the importance of a certification program to ensure compliance and integrity among participating companies, noting that the current certified members are committed to the initiative.

The meeting also featured discussions on amendments introduced by Supervisor Sal Giannini, which received unanimous support from the committee members. Supervisor Aaron Peskin acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the city attorney's office and his staff in crafting this legislation, which he described as monumental. The amendments were approved, but due to their substantive nature, the item will be revisited in the following week for further consideration.

This meeting underscores San Francisco's commitment to improving its recycling infrastructure, particularly in the construction sector, which is crucial for environmental sustainability. The anticipated next steps include finalizing the amendments and ensuring that the certification program is effectively implemented to meet the city’s ambitious recycling targets.