The following materials are exempt from the pre-approval process:
- Clean wood waste*
- New/uninstalled construction materials (eg. lumber off cuts, ceramic tiles, insulation, sheet flooring and cement board from new construction)
- Carpet, carpet underlay and tack strips
- Fiberglass or rock wool insulation with no paper backing
- Foam board/rigid insulation with no adhesives or mastics
- Rectangular asphalt shingles or cedar shingles**
- James Hardie brand cement board (must have visible label)
- Laminate flooring with no adhesives/mastics
*Clean wood waste may include decks, fences, cabinetry and countertops. If you have wood subflooring, or wood studs removed from underneath drywall, plaster or stucco, then a Pre-approval application must be submitted prior to disposal.
**Asphalt shingles are only exempt from pre-approval if they are rectangular in shape, and composed of single layer of roofing. If you have multi-layer roofing, or octagonal/hexagonal shaped shingles, a Pre-approval application must be submitted prior to disposal.