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AB-2559 • 2026

Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.

Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

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Ward
Last action
Official status
Chaptered
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Plain English Breakdown

The official text does not specify exactly what documentation is required, leaving that detail to local implementation.

Returning Construction Debris Deposits

This law requires cities and counties to return full deposits when builders provide documentation proving they followed construction debris rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires cities or counties to give back the full amount of a refundable deposit, performance security, or similar financial guarantee if compliance is shown with specific terms.
  • Applies only to permits for construction, demolition, or building projects where such deposits are required.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Cities and counties that require these types of deposits
  • People who pay refundsable deposits or financial guarantees for construction, demolition, or building permits

Terms To Know

Refundable deposit
Money paid upfront to a city or county that must be returned if the person follows specific rules.
Construction debris requirement
Rules about handling waste from building projects, which may include recycling or composting instead of throwing it away.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law only applies to cities or counties that already require these deposits.
  • It does not change the existing rule requiring 50% diversion of solid waste, but adds a step for returning deposits when compliance is proven.
  • Specific details on what counts as valid documentation are set by local rules.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Chaptered

Official Summary Text

Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.