title: Pilot-based assessment of the economics of recycling construction demolition waste.
abstract: The significant amount of waste generated from construction demolition has become a chronic problem in many developing countries. Using data obtained from demolition contractors and various other sources, this paper proposes a framework for proper handling of construction demolition waste (CDW) to serve as a decision support tool in countries suffering from the lack of national CDW management guidelines. The framework is then demonstrated through a case study in the city of Beirut, Lebanon, and a sensitivity analysis is carried out to examine the economic feasibility of developing a recycling facility. The analysis showed that in order for a facility to be feasible, a gate fee should be charged in the presence of a market for recycled aggregates. The results confirm the significance of instigating and implementing legislation to control illegal dumping, constructing, and managing engineered landfills, and establishing markets for recycled CDW.
authors: 1Engineering Management Program, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
authors: Issam M
authors: IM
authors: Srour
authors: Ghassan R
authors: GR
authors: Chehab
authors: Mutasem
authors: M
authors: El-Fadel
authors: Sandy
authors: S
authors: Tamraz
mesh_terms: D060389:Construction Industry; D003252:Construction Materials / Q000032:analysis*; D007861:Lebanon; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010865:Pilot Projects; D059027:Recycling / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D018505:Waste Management / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Beirut; Cementitious material; Construction demolition waste; Feasibility; Lebanon; Recycling; Waste management plan