AB-2559 • 2026

Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Ward
Last action: 2026-05-28
Official status: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about enforcement mechanisms or consequences for non-compliance.

Construction Debris Deposit Refunds

This law requires cities and counties to refund deposits made by builders for construction or demolition projects if they provide proof of compliance with waste management rules.

What This Bill Does

Requires cities and counties that already require a deposit as a condition of issuing permits for construction, demolition, or building work to return the full amount of the deposit if documentation demonstrating compliance with the terms of the deposit is provided.

Who It Names or Affects

Builders and developers who need permits for construction, demolition, or building projects in cities and counties that already require deposits.
Cities and counties that issue these types of permits and have existing requirements for deposits.

Terms To Know

Integrated Waste Management Act: A California law that sets up a program to reduce waste through recycling and other methods.
Source Reduction: Reducing the amount of waste produced by changing how products are made or used.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify what happens if a builder does not follow the rules.
It is unclear how this law will be enforced and monitored in different cities and counties.
This law only applies to cities and counties that already require deposits for construction permits.

Bill History

2026-05-28 California Legislative Information
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
2026-05-06 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on E.Q.
2026-04-28 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-04-27 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 65. Noes 0. Page 4837.)
2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 22).
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2026-04-07 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 6).
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2559, as amended, Ward.
Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.
Existing law, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, administered by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, establishes an integrated waste management program and requires the department to adopt rules and regulations, as necessary, to carry out the act. Existing law requires each city, county, and regional agency, if any, to develop a source reduction and recycling element, household hazardous waste element, and nondisposal facility element of an integrated waste management plan. The act requires the source reduction and recycling element to divert from disposal 50% of all solid waste subject to the element through source reduction, recycling, and composting activities, with specified exceptions.
This bill would require a city or county that requires a refundable deposit, performance security, or similar financial
guarantee as a condition of issuing a construction, demolition, or building permit for the purpose of ensuring compliance with a construction or demolition debris requirement to return the full amount of the deposit if documentation demonstrating compliance with the terms of the deposit is provided, as specified.

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