1. Construction of new residential and non-residential buildings
2. Additions and alterations to non-residential projects
3. Demolition of residential and non-residential buildings
4. Additions and alterations to residential buildings that increase the structure’s conditioned area, volume, or size

A project may be EXEMPT from the Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling requirement if the project meets one of the following descriptions:

• Projects consisting solely of additions or alterations of existing residential dwellings that do NOT increase the structure’s conditioned area, volume, or size.
• Projects consisting solely of the installation of prefabricated structures such as manufactured or modular home, metal barns, patio enclosures and covers.
• Projects consisting solely of the installation of prefabricated accessories such as signs or antennas where no foundation or other structural building modifications are required.
• Projects consisting solely of the installation, removal, or relocation of solar panels.
• Work for which only a plumbing permit, and electrical permit, and/or a mechanical permit is required.

Projects consisting solely of an above or in-ground pool and/or spa.

1. Create an account with Citizen Access. https://vcca.ventura.org/vcca.aspx
2. Log onto your Citizen Access account
3. Select “Public Works” at the top of the page
4. Click “Create an Application”
5. Select “Construction and Demolition” and “Recycling Plan” from Record Type, then click “Continue Application”.
6. A project may be exempt from the Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling requirement if it meets one of the descriptions in Step 1.
7. Complete the application and click “Submit”.
8. The applicant will receive a confirmation email at the address provided in the application. Once reviewed and approved by IWMD staff, a Pre-Approval email will be sent to the applicant.

1. Obtain recycling receipts. Click here to see a sample of recycling receipts. Receipts showing “trash only” or “disposal only” will not be accepted.
2. Prepare a Letter of Documentation, if needed. A Letter of Documentation is needed if materials were reused onsite, donated or sold, or placed in a curbside recycling/yard waste cart. Click here for a template.
3. Log onto your Citizen Access account
4. Select “Public Works” at the top of the page.
5. Select the appropriate Record Number, then click “Record Info”. A drop-down menu will appear. Select “Attachments”.
6. Click “Add” to upload your Recycling Receipts and/or Letter of Documentation. The maximum file size is 1000 MB.
7. The applicant will receive a confirmation email at the address provided in the application. Once reviewed and approved by IWMD staff, a Final Approval email will be sent to the applicant.

All projects under contract with the County of Ventura must follow the Construction and Demolition Recycling process described in your awarded contract.

Form B

Form C

These forms will be used for County-Owned Projects only.  For outside customers, access this link, Citizen Access Login.

For questions about this program, please contact us at pwa.iwmd-CD@ventura.org or 805-658-4321.