All Oakland building permits require an approved Recycling Plan (also called a WRRP) before they can be issued, and a recycling Summary Report (also called a CDSR) before final inspection can be scheduled.
Green Halo is the online software system used for all Oakland Recycling Plans and Summary Reports.
Step by step directions for Green Halo in Oakland:
The only way to start a Green Halo project in Oakland is to receive the Project Activation email message.
The only way to get a Project Activation message is to apply for an Oakland building permit.
The Project Activation message is automatically sent to the email address that you provide in your permit application, as soon as your permit number is created.
Find your Green Halo New Project invitation in the Inbox of the email account that you supplied in your Building Permit Application (be sure to check Spam and Junk folders too). Watch the How-to Video for step-by-step instructions.
Follow the directions in Green Halo to write a Recycling Plan for all of the debris that your building project will generate. Watch the How-to Video for step-by-step instructions.
By source separating lumber, drywall and more; re-using wherever possible; and using only authorized haulers, you can make your path to final inspection much easier. Watch the How-to Video to learn more.
Once you have completed your project, open Green Halo and use the "Add Tickets" button to report all materials that you salvaged, donated, or re-used in this project. Watch the How-To Video for step-by-step instructions.
Once you have completed your project, open Green Halo and use the "Add Tickets" button to report all items that you recycled or disposed in this project. Watch the How-To Video for step-by-step instructions.
Once you have uploaded all Re-Use and Recycling and Disposal tickets to your Green Halo project, your recycling Summary Report is ready to be submitted to the City. Watch the How-to Video for step-by-step instructions and an outline of what comes next for your project.
City staff are available online to help you one-on-one every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2-3 p.m.
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