Department reports C&D enforcement gains: permit revenue, inspections and 93% cure rate

James Slattery, senior coordinator for the construction and demolition (C&D) waste program, presented a progress report Sept. 26 on Chapter 14 implementation and enforcement.

Slattery said the C&D ordinance bans direct hauling of mixed debris to landfill and requires permits for haulers of mixed debris and permit decals on debris boxes and vehicles. The department trained new staff, produced outreach materials in English, Spanish and Chinese and coordinated with public‑works and building‑inspection partners for outreach at permit issuance.

He reported permit-fee revenues of $748,000 in calendar year 2022 and $848,000 so far in 2023 (permit revenues are tied to tiers based on hauling capacity). Slattery said the team issued 68 inspection reports from March–June: 10 requests for documentation, 30 warnings and 28 curable notices of violation with a cure rate of 93 percent. He described a 14‑facility authorized processing network with third‑party verification of facility performance.

Slattery told commissioners that the program emphasizes outreach and technical assistance rather than routine citations; enforcement protocols include inspection forms, citation and appeals processes and translated materials. The department plans to migrate data management to Salesforce and continue calibrating revenue and expenditure projections.