C&D Plants

Construction and demolition (C&D) waste is generated from construction, renovation, repair, and demolition of houses, large building structures, roads, bridges, piers, and dams. C&D waste is made up of wood, steel, concrete, gypsum, masonry, plaster, metal, and asphalt. C&D waste is notable because it can contain hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead. Estimates vary, but a commonly accepted estimate is that between 15% and 20% of municipal solid waste comes from construction and demolition projects.

Construction and demolition (C&D) recycling refers to the practice of recovering, sorting, and processing materials that are generated during the construction, demolition, or renovation of buildings, roads, and other structures. This process typically involves the recovery of wood, concrete, metals, masonry, insulation, plastics, and other materials that would otherwise be sent to landfills.
Efficient handling of CDW is crucial in concurrently striving for environmental sustainability, economic progress, and social fairness, not only for the present but also for future generations. As a field in development, it focuses on standardizing innovative procedures while adapting to specific local and contextual conditions.