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Supervision System on Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling: Lessons from Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chongqing, China

In: Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate

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  • Mingxue Ma

    (Western Sydney University)

  • Vivian W. Y. Tam

    (Western Sydney University)

  • Khoa N. Le

    (Western Sydney University)

  • Yahui Zhu

    (Chongqing University of Science and Technology)

Abstract

A large amount of construction and demolition waste is generated owing to the rapid development of the construction industry. Of all the countries in the world, China produces the largest amount of construction and demolition waste. Currently, approximately 75% of Chinese cities are surrounded by a large volume of the waste. Proper management of construction and demolition waste is expected to improve the performance of construction and demolition waste recycling. Adopting supervision system on construction and demolition waste recycling plays an important role in effective waste management. However, there is a short of supervision system in China. This study analyses challenges in current supervision system, adopting site visits to three Chinese cities (Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Chongqing). Three challenges are identified in this study: (1) a lack of accurate estimation of waste quantity and distribution, (2) a lack of coordination among different government administration departments and (3) a lack of an effective waste tracing system. Corresponding recommendations are provided to policy makers in China, in order to improve the performance of construction and demolition waste management.

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  • Mingxue Ma & Vivian W. Y. Tam & Khoa N. Le & Yahui Zhu, 2021. "Supervision System on Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling: Lessons from Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chongqing, China," Springer Books, in: Xinhai Lu & Zuo Zhang & Weisheng Lu & Yi Peng (ed.), Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, pages 39-51, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-16-3587-8_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-3587-8_5
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