Volumes of building-related waste generated are significantly influenced by macroeconomic conditions affecting construction, societal consumption trends, and natural and anthropogenic hazards. Diverted materials are sorted for subsequent recycling, and in some cases reused. Increasingly, significant volumes of construction related waste are removed from the waste stream through a process called diversion. legally dispose of millions of tons of building-related waste in solid waste landfills each year. In some areas all or part of construction and demolition waste stream is unlawfully deposited on land, or in natural drainages including water, contrary to regulations to protect human health, commerce and the environment. is lawfully destined for disposal in landfills regulated under Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 40, subtitles D and C.
Most construction and demolition waste currently generated in the U.S. Solid waste management practices have identified the reduction, recycling, and reuse of wastes as essential for sustainable management of resources. In this context, managing waste means eliminating waste where possible minimizing waste where feasible and reusing materials which might otherwise become waste. Responsible management of waste is an essential aspect of sustainable building.
