Construction and demolition debris

by Timothy G. Townsend, Malak Anshassi

Construction and demolition debris addresses one of the major solid waste streams resulting from modern society, construction and demolition debris (CDD).

This book in the past has not received the same attention as other waste streams (e.g., municipal solid waste), but with the growing recognition of the environmental and economic importance of proper CDD management, this material now is the focus of attention of many government agencies and private businesses.

This book provides a comprehensive review of CDD, its characteristics, environmental risks, and regulatory requirements, along with an in-depth discussion of the issues pertaining to CDD recycling and disposal.

Construction and demolition debris offers a comprehensive evaluation of critical issues in the field of solid and hazardous waste management. It will present cutting-edge research and technologies from a perspective that is both national and international in scope.

Topics will appeal to solid waste engineers, scientists, regulators, governments, and corporations that deal with solid waste, construction and demolition debris, disaster cleanup, electronic waste, and materials recycling.

CDD has long taken a back seat to other solid wastes such as household garbage, commercial rubbish, and hazardous waste.

The mass of materials extracted from the earth and processed for society’s modern infrastructure dwarfs these other wastes and today the importance of properly managing the debris from buildings, roads, bridges, and the rest of the built environment is much more appreciated.