Certifications & Compliance
A fully certified reclaimed lumber operation — from FSC chain of custody to zero-waste facility recognition and full contractor licensing.
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Credentials You Can Verify
Reclaimed lumber is an unregulated industry in most respects — anyone can call themselves a salvage company or claim green building credentials without holding a single verifiable certification. We built our compliance infrastructure from the start because our customers — architects, LEED consultants, general contractors, and building owners — needed documentation they could hand to a certifying body without modification.
Every certification listed on this page is current, independently verified, and available for customer review. We maintain active memberships in the Forest Stewardship Council, U.S. Green Building Council, Building Material Reuse Association, and National Demolition Association. Our Commerce, CA facility holds TRUE Zero Waste Silver certification. Our crew is EPA RRP lead-safe certified on every qualifying project.
When you work with GreenBoard, you receive a documentation package with every order: chain-of-custody records, moisture content reports, grade summaries, and — for LEED or CALGreen projects — a completed waste diversion letter signed by our compliance officer. That documentation is typically sufficient for first-submission acceptance by certifying bodies and building departments alike.
Complete Certification Register
The table below lists all active certifications, memberships, and licenses held by GreenBoard Lumber Recycling. Certification numbers and issuing body contact information are available upon request for independent verification.
| Certification / License | Issuing Body | Year Obtained | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSC Chain of Custody | Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) | 2011 | All processed and sold reclaimed lumber products |
| LEED Waste Diversion Documentation | U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) | 2012 | Material Recovery & Waste Management credits |
| CALGreen Compliance Verification | California Building Standards Commission | 2014 | All California-based construction projects |
| LA County Waste Diversion Certification | LA County Department of Public Works | 2013 | LA County jurisdictions and unincorporated areas |
| Zero-Waste Facility Certification | TRUE Zero Waste (GBCI) | 2019 | Commerce, CA processing facility |
| California Contractors State License | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | 2004 | Demolition, salvage, and milling operations |
| EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certified Firm | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | 2010 | Pre-1978 residential and pre-1960 commercial demolitions |
| ISPM 15 Heat Treatment Certification | American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) | 2016 | Export lumber and international shipments |
| General Liability & Contractor Bonding | Travelers Insurance / Surety Bond Direct | 2004 | All operations and project sites |
| Building Material Reuse Association Member | BMRA | 2009 | Industry membership and standards compliance |
Certification Details
Each certification carries specific requirements and scope. The following descriptions clarify what each credential covers and how it applies to customer projects.
FSC Chain of Custody
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
FSC-C123456
Verifies that reclaimed material moving through our facility maintains documented chain of custody from source structure to end customer. Enables customers to count our material toward FSC credit thresholds on green building projects.
LEED Waste Diversion Documentation
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
USGBC-WD-7821
We provide project-specific LEED waste diversion letters documenting the weight and volume of reclaimed material diverted from landfill. Supports MR credits under LEED BD+C, ID+C, and O+M rating systems.
CALGreen Compliance Verification
California Building Standards Commission
CBSC-CG-2019-0441
Our material documentation packages satisfy CALGreen Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements for construction waste management. We provide weight tickets, diversion percentages, and facility registration numbers required by local building departments.
LA County Waste Diversion Certification
LA County Department of Public Works
LAC-WD-0093
Recognized by the county as a certified C&D debris processing facility. Customers depositing salvaged lumber with us receive compliant diversion documentation accepted by all LA County jurisdictions under AB 939.
Zero-Waste Facility Certification
TRUE Zero Waste (GBCI)
TRUE-ZW-0441
Our Commerce facility achieved TRUE Zero Waste Certification at the Silver level, documenting that 90%+ of all incoming material is diverted from landfill and incineration through reuse, recycling, or composting pathways.
California Contractors State License
Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
CSLB #987654
Active Class B General Building Contractor and Class C-61/D-49 Limited Specialty license for our demolition and salvage operations. Ensures all on-site work is performed under proper California contractor licensing.
EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certified Firm
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA-RRP-LAC-221908
Our renovation, repair, and painting (RRP) certification ensures all salvage work in structures with potential lead-based paint is conducted according to EPA lead-safe work practices, protecting our crew and the surrounding community.
ISPM 15 Heat Treatment Certification
American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC)
HT-CA-0092
Certifies that our kiln treatment process meets International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15, enabling reclaimed lumber we process to be legally exported internationally without phytosanitary barriers.
General Liability & Contractor Bonding
Travelers Insurance / Surety Bond Direct
Policy TRV-GL-4412-CA
$2,000,000 general liability coverage and $25,000 contractor bond. Certificates of insurance available within 24 hours for any project requiring additional insured endorsements.
Building Material Reuse Association Member
BMRA
BMRA-MEM-0217
Active member of the Building Material Reuse Association, adhering to industry best practices for material grading, customer disclosure, and environmental reporting.
How Our Certifications Benefit You
Every credential we hold was pursued because a customer needed it. Here is how our certification portfolio translates into direct project value.
LEED & Green Building Credits
Our FSC chain-of-custody and LEED waste diversion documentation directly support your project's pursuit of LEED, WELL, BREEAM, and Living Building Challenge credits. We provide project-specific letters with all required data points — material weight, diversion percentage, facility registration — accepted by certifying bodies without further documentation requests.
Permit & Building Department Compliance
Our CALGreen compliance verification and LA County waste diversion certification means the documentation we provide for your project is recognized and accepted by all LA County and City of Los Angeles building departments. No back-and-forth, no rejected submittals. Our paperwork is built around what inspectors and plan checkers actually need.
Risk Reduction on Your Project
Working with a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor reduces your project's liability exposure. Our CSLB license, EPA RRP certification, and full general liability coverage mean that every phase of a demolition or salvage engagement we conduct on your site is performed by a properly credentialed firm — protecting your project, your investment, and your community.
Export & International Projects
Our ISPM 15 heat treatment certification removes phytosanitary barriers for international shipping. If your project ships reclaimed lumber internationally — for hospitality fit-outs, international design firms, or export orders — our certification ensures material clears customs without fumigation holds or rejected shipments.
Material Traceability for Owners & Lenders
Our chain-of-custody documentation provides building owners, project lenders, and LEED certification bodies with traceable material provenance. Some project finance structures and historic tax credit applications require documented material sourcing — our records support those requirements in full.
Documentation Packages
We provide tiered documentation packages depending on the needs of your project. All documentation is available at no additional cost for orders over 500 board feet.
Standard Package
- ✓Material receipt with species and grade
- ✓Moisture content reading at shipment
- ✓Certificate of Insurance (COI)
- ✓Weight ticket / board-foot tally
Green Building Package
- ✓All Standard documents
- ✓LEED waste diversion letter
- ✓CALGreen compliance statement
- ✓FSC chain-of-custody documentation
- ✓LA County diversion certification
Full Compliance Package
- ✓All Green Building documents
- ✓EPA RRP certification (pre-1978 structures)
- ✓Material provenance records
- ✓TRUE Zero Waste facility documentation
- ✓Engineering letter (structural beams)
- ✓Export phytosanitary certificate (ISPM 15)
Need a specific document not listed here? Contact our compliance team — we maintain extensive records and can typically produce custom documentation within two business days.
Need Certification Documentation for Your Project?
Our compliance team is ready to prepare the documentation package your project requires. Contact us or request a quote and specify the green building rating system you are pursuing.