Garden Grove – C&D Program Implementation

For the past four years, R3 has supported the City of Garden Grove’s construction and demolition recycling program by providing the City with staff augmentation in reviewing contractor plans, verifying recycling documentation, and ensuring projects meet state building standards. We use the City’s specialized tracking software to monitor what materials are hauled, where they go, and how much is recycled versus sent to landfills. Our team communicates directly with contractors to explain requirements, correct common mistakes, and help them improve their recycling performance. We provide weekly reports to City staff on project approvals, rejections, and ongoing compliance issues.

Beyond day-to-day project reviews, we’ve helped the City streamline its entire construction recycling program. We developed guidance documents that make it easier for City staff to manage the program consistently and for contractors to understand what’s required. Our contractor education efforts focus on practical solutions – like proper source separation of materials and correct documentation – that lead to better recycling outcomes. This hands-on approach helps the City meet state reporting requirements while building a more effective, user-friendly program for the construction community.