Possible Future Treatment
Tons of garbage are generated on job sites in the building sector. An estimated 251 million
tons of solid trash are produced each year. Only about a third of that waste gets recycled or
composted. And the construction sector, which produces unsold building materials, accounts
for up to 40% of total waste. On building sites, construction companies are responsible for a
massive volume of garbage and effective waste disposal. Much of this may be recycled or
even reused; but, after a long day of effort, sustainability and environmental stewardship are
often overlooked.
1. Obtain a contract with C&D Recycling & Waste Management.
The contractor can work with a local recycling company that specializes in certain materials
as well as a garbage removal company. Alternatively, the contractor can use a general
garbage company that offers a one-stop service that accepts separate recycling and rubbish
containers.
2. Packaging should be minimized.
Approximately 10% to 12% of a project's construction trash is made up entirely of cardboard.
It is vital to safeguard new materials. The contractor, on the other hand, can tell suppliers and
other subcontractors to eliminate unnecessary packing and packaging. The methods to cut
down on packing area by buy supplies in bulk and eliminate individual packaging with bulk
purchases. Reusable containers and packing materials should be used. Reuse as much as
possible non-returnable containers. Tubs, barrels, and buckets can be used to store items.
Donate non-returnable containers to community groups if you don't use them. They can be
used by community service organizations, schools, shelters, and youth groups, for example.
3. Donate any materials that are still usable.
All waste from building sites is disposed of at a landfill. Before putting all your construction
debris into the dumpster, look through it to see if anything may be recycled or donated. All
items that are still usable should be donated to groups in need. They may help other groups
by donating appliances, doors, fixtures, and hardware. They might also hunt for charitable
organizations that will accept the surplus materials and products. It can assist them in
capitalizing on the favorable publicity that this may bring the company.
4. Deconstruction and demolition
Building destruction produces a lot of pollution and trash, thus deconstruction should be the
priority. Deconstruction enables considerable material recovery at all levels, from systems
and components to whole buildings and foundations. It benefits the economy by producing
new job possibilities in addition to conserving resources and reducing landfill garbage. There
are many things to think about when developing or dismantling structures. Although
complete deconstruction is not always achievable, most structures may be partially
dismantled by using a combination of demolition and deconstruction techniques. Woodframed structures are extremely constructible, especially if they are made of heavy timber or
adaptable old growth wood. Paving or construction projects that employ high-quality bricks
encased in low-quality mortar are simpler to dismantle, clean, and reuse in new structures.
References:
APA: Sela Chinn. (2019, December 18). eSub Construction Software.
https://esub.com/blog/10-tips-for-how-to-reduce-waste-disposal-on-construction-sites/
APA: Dennis Ayemba. (2021, August 14). Kirby Building System.
https://www.ercofusa.com/blog/construction-waste-management-tips/