The Waste Services Division is responsible for the review of proposed plans for the management and disposal of construction and demolition debris generated on permitted Construction and Demolition sites required by Metro code § 16-28-040D.
Building Permit and Building Demolition Permit Applications
Those applying for a commercial building permit, large multifamily residential building permit, or a demolition permit are required to complete the Debris Management Review. To complete the review all required permits must complete the Debris Management Review Form online:
Read all form instructions carefully to ensure your project team receives building permit sign off for this review. Check out our Debris Management Review Form Guide for more information about this review form.
If your project is under $50,000 in cost, your project team is required to submit a Debris Management Review Form to complete this review for building permit sign off. You will not be asked to submit any debris management information as part of this review form.
Use and Occupancy
After permit issuance, commercial and large multifamily residential construction projects with a construction cost of $50,000 or greater will require use and occupancy (U&O) approval from the Debris Management Review team. To complete this review, permit holders will use the same Debris Management Review Form they used to get their building permit sign off. Use the “Save and Resume” link sent to the email address that was provided in the form. Fill in the remaining sections, starting with the page “Begin here for U&O approval.”
If this unique link cannot be located by the permit holder, email [email protected] with the permit number and a request for the Debris Management Review Form link in progress.
Debris Management Plans Review Fee
Applicants will be assessed a Debris Management Plans Review Fee in accordance with Ordinance BL2021-677. Fees are tiered according to construction value.
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Construction Value | $50K - $500K | $500,000.01 - $3M | $3,000,000.01 - $20M | More than $20M |
| Fee | $35 | $150 | $400 | $1,000 |
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Construction and Demolition Debris
In Metro Nashville, approximately 37% of the waste we send to landfill is construction and demolition debris including wood, metal, concrete, asphalt, brick, and other valuable materials. When landfilled, this material can create greenhouse gases; yet, in many cases, these resources still have value as construction material or as raw material for recycling. Visit ZeroWaste.nashville.gov to learn how you can reduce Construction and Demolition waste on your next project.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 615-862-4004
Hours:
- Monday: Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Sunday Closed
- Closed on Metro Holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I complete the Debris Management Review?
Project teams are instructed to fill out the online Debris Management Review Form to receive building permit sign off. The form has two parts: Building Permit Sign Off and Use and Occupancy (U&O) Sign Off. The pages required to be completed for building permit sign off will be clearly indicated on the form. The pages required to be completed for use and occupancy sign off will be clearly indicated on the form. You will use the same form for building permit sign off and use and occupancy sign off
Am I required to complete the Debris Management Review Form if my construction/contract value is below $50,000?
Yes. Your project team is required to complete the first two pages of the form: Get Started and Project Information. You must submit the form to receive sign off on this review.
Am I required to complete the Debris Management Review Form if the scope of my project does not include any construction activity?
Yes. Your project team is required to complete the first two pages of the form: Get Started and Project Information. You must submit the form to receive sign off on this review.
Am I required to complete the Debris Management Review Form if I am applying for a detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) permit?
Yes. Your project team is required to complete the first two pages of the form: Get Started and Project Information. You must submit the form to receive sign off on this review.
How do I know the Debris Management review has been approved for building permit sign off?
You can track the status of your reviews by visiting EPermits.nashville.gov. Once the Debris Management Review Form is reviewed and approved, your permit task list will show “APPROVED” beside the task: “Debris Management Review.”
Is this Debris Management review required before permit issuance?
Yes. The Debris Management Review Form must be submitted by your project team and approved by the review team for a permit to be issued.
How do I receive use and occupancy (U&O) sign off for the Debris Management Review?
Permit holders will use the same Debris Management Review Form they started to get their building permit sign off. Use the “Save and Resume” link sent to the email address that was provided in the form. Fill in the remaining required sections, starting with the page “Begin here for U&O approval.” Use and occupancy approval for this review is only required for permits with construction costs of $50,000 or greater.
How do I know the Debris Management review has been approved for use and occupancy (U&O) sign off?
You can track the status of your reviews by visiting EPermits.nashville.gov. Once the Debris Management Review Form is reviewed and approved, your permit task list will show “APPROVED” beside the task: “U&O Debris Management Review.”
How do I pay the fee for this Debris Management review?
This fee is included with the rest of the fees charged to your permit. It will show with the rest of your fees and will be paid together.
Who do I contact with questions about this Debris Management review?
If you have additional questions, email [email protected] or call 615-862-4004.