Construction and Demolition Waste: Generation, Regulation, Practices, Processing,and Policies

摘要

The report reviews the following aspects of managing construction and demolition(C/D) waste: generation rates, applicable Illinois regulations, waste management issues and practices, recycling processes and markets, and policy incentives. C/D waste includes materials generated from the construction, renovation, and demolition of residential and commercial buildings. The definition also encompasses debris from road maintenance. Three salvage case studies are presented to highlight C/D waste management issues and practices.