CONSTRUCTION SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING PLAN
It is estimated that construction and demolition debris accounts for 40% of Australia’s total annual waste. Almost nine million tonnes of construction site waste is added to landfill sites each year..
Environmental impact of Construction Waste
- One of the major concerns of construction waste is the number of hazardous materials it includes particularly the contaminated water residue from mixing cement.
- Large volumes of brick and concrete debris, almost four-fifths of all construction waste, are currently contributing to overflowing landfill sites.
How to reduce Waste on a Construction Site?
1.Efficient use of Materials
2.Management of Supplies
3.Returns Policy
4.Waste Removal
Construction Waste Recycling
An efficient recycling system can make profitable use of resources while significantly reducing the amount of construction site waste.
Construction Waste Bin
Using large, metal scrap bins or skips from a registered company that runs an efficient delivery and collection service is ideal for an effective construction site waste management plan.
