CA AB2559

Requires cities and counties to return the full amount of refundable construction and demolition debris diversion deposits when applicants submit documentation demonstrating compliance with local waste diversion requirements

Establishes a 5-year window from final inspection for permit holders to submit compliance documentation and receive their deposit refund

Applies to refundable deposits, performance securities, or similar financial guarantees required as conditions for construction, demolition, or building permits

Preserves local authority to deny refunds when submitted documentation shows noncompliance with applicable diversion requirements

Introduced by Assembly Member Ward on February 20, 2026, adding new provisions to the Public Resources Code under the California Integrated Waste Management Act