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Committee advances discussion on permitting C&D transporters; takes amendments and continues the item
Summary
The committee heard an extensive presentation and public comment on an ordinance that would require permits for construction and demolition (C&D) transporters and debris boxes, create tiered fees to fund enforcement, and push more material to certified recovery facilities. Because of complex technical and equity requests (transferability, local-hire and carbon-impact fees), the sponsor took two technical amendments and continued the item to the call of the chair.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee on Dec. 7 heard a lengthy presentation from San Francisco Environment (SFE) staff and the sponsor about a proposed ordinance that would require temporary or annual permits for vehicles and debris boxes used to haul construction and demolition (C&D) debris.
Sponsor Supervisor Asha Safaei said roughly a million and a half tons of C&D are generated annually in San Francisco and that about 150,000–175,000 tons are still being landfilled rather than recovered. ‘‘For every ton of C&D that we can recycle, we are saving about a ton of carbon dioxide emissions,’’ SFE staff said during the presentation, arguing the…
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