Construction Waste Disposal Guide: Methods and Practical Advice

Construction Waste Disposal Guide: Methods and Practical Advice

• With the acceleration of urbanization, construction waste generated from home renovation and house remodeling has gradually become a focus of public attention.

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  A bag of cement residue, a few discarded tiles, half a truckload of broken bricks and rubble …… These seemingly scattered wastes, if not handled properly, will not only affect the cityscape and environment, but may also face legal risks. How to deal with personal construction waste in a compliant and efficient manner? This article will unveil the answer for you.
  I. Interpretation of Construction Waste Management Policies
  According to the Measures for the Management of Municipal Construction Waste, bricks, concrete, wood and other wastes from renovation are defined as construction waste. Construction waste generated by individuals must be removed through designated channels, and it is strictly prohibited to mix it with domestic waste or dump it arbitrarily. 2023 data shows that the district produces an average of more than 3,000 tons of construction waste per day, of which about 15% comes from individual residential renovation.
  It is important to note that unauthorized dumping of construction waste will face administrative penalties.2022 A resident of a district was fined 2,000 yuan and charged with cleanup costs for dumping renovation waste in the district. This reminds us that proper disposal of construction waste is not only an environmental responsibility, but also a legal obligation.

  

• Second, the whole process of individual construction waste disposal
  1. Categorized Pre-treatment
•  Recyclables: complete tiles, metal components, wooden doors and windows, etc. It is recommended to transfer them through second-hand trading platforms
  Recyclable materials: broken concrete blocks, bricks and tiles, etc. can be recycled by contacting professional companies
  Non-usable waste: mixed paints, building materials containing adhesives need to be treated as special waste
  Typical case: Ms. Li, a resident of the district, booked a recycling appointment through the “Waste Separation” applet to achieve 85% resource utilization of 3 tons of waste materials generated from the renovation of her old house.
  2. Formal transportation channels
  Community-based fixed-point recycling: 86 temporary storage points for renovation waste have been set up across the city, covering more than 70% of residential neighborhoods.
   Professional company removal: choose enterprises with “Construction Waste Transportation License” (charges about RMB 150-300/ton)
   Self-transportation: use closed vehicles to transport to the construction waste elimination site in Na Ma Town (need to make an appointment in advance in the “Wisdom Nanning” APP)
  Note: Dust prevention and spill prevention measures should be taken during transportation, and transportation time is limited to between 6:00-22:00.
  Solutions to the Four Common Problems

  

  How to deal with small amount of garbage?
  It is recommended to negotiate with the community property, accumulate up to 0.5 tons and then unify the removal. Some communities provide “carpooling and transportation” service, which can reduce the per capita cost.

  What should I do with the waste generated from construction at night?
  Jiangnan District pilot “night temporary storage points”, 22:00-6:00 the next day open, equipped with intelligent monitoring to prevent mixing.

  Disposal of special building materials

  Waste paint cans: send them to the hazardous waste collection station on Wuyi East Road.
  asbestos products: contact Guangxi Solid Waste Disposal Center
  Waste waterproofing roll-roofing materials: set up professional recycling points

  Cost dispute prevention

  When signing the removal contract, it is necessary to clarify the terms and conditions: measurement method (weighing/volume), surcharge items, provision of vouchers from the elimination site, and so on. It is recommended to keep payment vouchers for at least 6 months.
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  IV. New Trend of Resource Utilization
  The construction waste resource utilization rate has increased from 30% in 2018 to 65% in 2023.

Individuals can participate in the following ways:
Delivering intact red bricks to the ‘Old Building Materials Exchange’
Crushed concrete booking with recycling companies ($5 per ton subsidy)
Participating in the “Waste for Green” campaign and exchanging 200 kilograms of construction waste for potted green plants
Innovation Case: Pilot “Intelligent Recycling Bins for Renovation Waste”, which are automatically weighed by face recognition and points can be exchanged for property fees. Recycling efficiency increased by 40% in the first six months of the pilot.