Construction and demolition wastes and its management: a case study in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Many activities in construction and demolition projects are generally considered as complicated and unfriendly that may affect surrounding environment and public health. Construction, remodeling, repairing or demotion works of buildings and roads generate large amounts of hazardous and nonhazardou...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/23098/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/23098/1/p286.pdf |
| Summary: | Many activities in construction and demolition projects are generally considered as complicated and
unfriendly that may affect surrounding environment and public health. Construction, remodeling,
repairing or demotion works of buildings and roads generate large amounts of hazardous and nonhazardous
materials. This study highlights the major types of wastes and the specific causes of their
generation. We also discuss the present ways of managing those materials. The paper concludes by
providing recommendations on how to better manage the C&D wastes. As a case study, Klang valley in
Malaysia has been considered. Major construction activities were taken place in Klang Valley and its
surrounding areas include Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. In the present research project, a modest
attempt has been made to highlight a number of issues in waste management, particularly C&D waste
management in the Klang valley of Malaysia. |
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