B. Tech.

First Year - I Semester

Summer-2020
Subject: Environmental Science

Report on
Topic: Construction and Demolition waste
management

Date of Submission: 05/03/2021

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Roll No. Name of Students Signature
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6 20SCSE1010 ANUBHAV YADAV

034

6 20SCSE1010 ANUKOOL
497

6 20SCSE1010 ANURAG KUMAR PATHAK

442

Subject Teacher
 Dr. Manoj D. Shanti

Construction and Demolition waste management

SCSE, Galgotias University, Greater Noida

Abstract: Waste is of many types. Construction and demolition waste is one of

them. Our topic is Construction and demolition waste management. We all know
our country is a developing nation and many construction works are going around.
In our topic, we will collect the data from possible construction sites that how do
they manage and reuse the waste such as concrete, iron, bricks, and various other
things. We will also collect some data from the official websites of different
municipalities that how do they deal with this type of waste and we will compare
it with the study that we will do on the ground. In the study we did online, we
found that the construction and demolition waste can be recycled by sorting,
crushing, and sieving into recycled aggregates. The re-use of waste material is an
important factor in the point of sustainability. This type of waste management
also applies to smaller construction firms and renovation.

Keywords: construction, waste, illegal dumping, disposal, waste management

(a) Introduction:- General

Demolition waste is waste debris from the destruction of a building. Certain

parts of demolition debris such as plasterboard are dangerous once the soil
has been filled as it is broken down in the form of soil replenishment to
release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas. Waste from individual house
construction or demolition, Find a way to municipal depots/vat/storage
facilities nearby, which makes municipal waste more. Reduce municipal
waste and make further treatment such as composting difficult. Ø About 10-
20% get their infiltration into the upper pipelines, constricting them.
Estimates of building material requirements in the housing sector indicate a
shortage of up to 55,000 million m 3. An additional 750 m 3 will be needed
to achieve the road sector objectives. Recycling composite materials from
construction and demolition waste can reduce the supply gap in both parts.
The government or local authorities must make C&D waste management
rules before they are moved to landfill sites or other waste disposal sites.
Hazardous materials cannot be removed before demolition is completed or
before authorities determine that safety guidelines and restrictions for the
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handling and disposal of hazardous substances such as Lead, Asbestos, or
radioactive element have been complied with.
(b). Indian Construction Industry and Wastes Generated
The Central Pollution Control Board estimates the current level of solid
waste production in India to 48 million tons per year with waste from the
Construction Industry accounting for 25%. Construction waste is large,
heavy, and mostly unsuitable for disposal by burning or compost. Rising land
prices and land demand for alternative uses have reduced the availability of
landfill land. Reuse or recycling is an important strategy for the management
of such waste. Above all, the rapidly declining integrated natural reserves
have required the use of recycling technology to harness conservation
potential for other important activities. In addition to the growing waste
management problems, other factors that support the adoption of the
recycling strategy have reduced utilization, reduced travel costs, reduced
investment in underdeveloped resources, improved profits, and reduced
environmental impact.

(c). Waste Management in the Construction Industry in India:-

Typically, in India, a contractor performs construction work on a contract
basis or a turnkey basis. Small-scale housing projects are run by owners and
are carried out mainly based on labor contracts and strict monitoring is
required to control waste generation during the construction process. In this
process waste disposal is between 5 and 7%. For larger projects, where the
implementation is based on a turnaround or by a professional team of
professionals, the property damage is within 3%. Constituents of Waste that
Arise from Construction Industry in India.

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 • Currently, waste management from the construction industry in India
consists of the following:
• Reuse of saved items is in good condition during demolition.
• All metal items are shipped for recycling by discarded retailers.
• Disposal of other items at lower sites.
Concrete and stone construction make up more than 50% of the waste
generated by the Construction Industry. The recycling of these waste by
converting them together provides a dual benefit in saving waste and
reducing emissions of new construction materials.
Various studies conducted on the reasons for the limited use of recycling
processes in India have revealed the following
• 70% of respondents cited a lack of awareness about recycling
strategies as one of the main reasons for not using recycling from the
Construction Industry.
• 30% of respondents indicated that they did not even know the
possibilities for reuse.
• 67% of respondents from the user industry indicated non-availability
of renewals.
Planners, engineers, surveyors, and contractors are interested in and
understand the purposes of recycling a waste disposal workshop but are
not accustomed to its operation. Without this familiarity, it is difficult to
reconcile how renewals work in the management of the entire project or
to dispute the concerns of those who refuse to reuse work based on cost,
difficulty, dishonesty, or other factors. This chapter is intended to provide
details on understanding and dealing with such objections and to lay the
groundwork for successful re-use from any new construction, repair, or
demolition project. The Need to Reuse Waste Disposal.

(d). The necessity of Recycling Demolition Waste-

The "sustainable building" has become a global hotline. In building offices

and construction sites around the world there is an increasing emphasis
on reducing the environmental impacts of renovations and new
construction. Re-use of C&D is among the most visible commitments a
builder can make to a sustainable building, visible to all local workers and
all passersby. In providing building materials to local retailers and
processors, the revitalization of the work site creates employment and
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economic activity that helps sustain the local economy. And perhaps
most importantly, based on health, recycling produces more valuable
materials at a much lower cost to the environment than materials from
major sources. That is, in addition to conserving materials, recycling
saves energy and water, and reduces the production of heat and other
pollutants. Inside and outside the workplace, remodeling is one of the
most important commitments that can be made to sustainable
construction. So for several reasons - ecological, economic, practical, and
environmental - the revitalization of the work site, and should be, in the
middle of a sustainable building. Also, renovation is one of the many
ways to save resources and materials and repair. For all things that can
be reused in the workplace, recycling is not even necessary. This is true
of resource depletion - using less original equipment, using less
packaging, or using more efficiently (thus removing garbage). And lastly,
use recycled or recycled content products. Reuse falls when there is no
market for river-based products and the best way to ensure strong
markets is to determine the use of recycled products where possible
Waste Materials from Demolition Site that can be Recycled:-

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(e) Methodology:-

Best Practice
C&D waste management should reflect the position of waste
management, with waste prevention and mitigation being the priority for
successful recycling and reuse. During site reopening and reconstruction,
there are many opportunities for profitable recycling and reuse of
demolition materials. Subsequent use of recycled materials in recycling
activities also reduces the amount of waste that eventually needs to be
sent to landfills.

Prevention of Waste

The main effort should therefore be to get involved in waste

management and reduce the amount of waste created first which means
reducing the resources required to do the job. Prevention has financial
benefits as it reduces the purchase of building materials and eliminates
the need to remove the waste on the site. It is important to emphasize
the power of certain procurement processes that can contribute to
reducing the excessive damage to the site.

• Examples include:
• ensuring that items are ordered in the manner "as required" to
prevent the provision of the site;
• purchase of coverage, paint or other materials, size and form that
minimize the formation of excess waste on-site;
• ensure proper storage and management of building materials to
reduce the production of damaged goods/waste eg, storage delivery
is integrated until ready for use;
• to ensure proper sequence of activities; and Ø
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• to provide individual responsibility (with appropriate contractual
arrangements) to subcontractors for procurement and waste
management from their operations, thus ensuring that available
resources are not used impressively due to a large contract.
• Maintenance and maintenance of the existing building and
decorative materials, introduced only when new materials are
needed, contributes significantly to the reduction of C&D waste. In
the case of protected structures, demolition is allowed only in
exceptional circumstances. Designers and developers should consult
with the relevant Department of Environment / Local Government for
advice on procedures related to development, demolition, and
maintenance of protected buildings.
Reuse of Waste
• The processed content must be reused on-site or stored for the next
recycling on a large scale and disposal should be considered a final
decision. Ways must be put in place to increase efficiency. The
excavated excavation pit/hole can be carefully set aside and used as a
landform in completed construction.
• New measures to avoid the need for rejection should be investigated:
• Building features should be reused for the renovation of buildings
stored on the same site;
• Preservation of saved assets may assist in its re-use for future
projects; and
• "Sales of Architectural salvage" may allow the public to obtain
tangible resources removed from obsolete buildings.
Recycling of Waste
• There are many established markets available for the efficient use of
C&D waste:
• Waste logs can be Redesigned as shuttering or hoarding, or sent for
redesign as a medium fiber density board;
• Garbage concrete can be used as a roadblock or to build new concrete
from a well; and

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• Also, stone-splitting and retrieval technology, for example, is well-
established, easily accessible, and has a large market for aggregate
recycling such as road filling and other construction activities. Bitumen
and Asphalt can also be reused for road projects.

Conclusion:-
Overall Management of C&D Waste
Waste minimization, recycling, and recycling can be
effectively managed by appointing a "C&D Waste Manager"
to oversee all aspects of waste management at different
stages of the Project. This C&D Waste Manager may be
diverse during the life of the Project but is generally intended
to be a trustworthy person selected within the Planning /
Design / Agreement Team, who is competent and properly
trained, who takes responsibility for ensuring that the
objectives and actions in the Waste Management Plan are
met and that is given the necessary authority to achieve this.
Specifically, the task of the C&D Waste Manager will be to
effectively communicate with partners regarding the
objectives and objectives of the Waste Management Project.
The major task of delivering the objectives of the Waste
Management Plan will fall on the C&D Waste Manager
appointed in the demolition/construction phase. The main
objective of the C&D Waste Management Manager should be
to keep accurate records of the amount of waste/surplus
from actual costs (including purchases) associated with waste
generation and management. The preparation,
implementation, and documentation of the Project Waste
Management Plan should allow contractors, designers, and
competent authorities - to learn from systematic
performance and best practice testing, especially through the
recording of summary information on operational results.

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