Abstract
Construction and demolition waste (C&D waste) is the waste generated during the building, repair, remodeling or
removal of constructions. The constructions can be roads, residential housing and nonresidential buildings. C&D waste
has traditionally been considered without any environmental problems and has just been landfilled. However, in recent
years more focus has been put on C&D waste and data are starting to appear. One reason is that it has been recognized
that C&D waste may include many materials that are contaminated either as part of their original design or through their
use and therefore should be managed accordingly. Another reason is that it has been documented that a large fraction of
C&D waste (about 90 %) can be easily recycled and thus can conserve landfill capacity.
C&D waste may conveniently be divided into three subcategories: Buildings, roads and excavations. This chapter
describes and, where possible, provides quantitative information about C&D waste. C&D waste appears also in large
quantities during war and natural catastrophes, but this kind of C&D waste is of a somewhat different nature due to its
chaotic generation and potential pathogenic and ethical issues. Such waste is not included in this chapter.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Solid Waste Technology and Management |
| Volume | Volume 1. Chapter 2.5 |
| Place of Publication | Chichester, West Sussex, UK |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Publication date | 2011 |
| Pages | 104-109 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-405-17517-3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |