Methodology for quantification of waste generated in Spanish railway construction works

Waste Manag. 2012 May;32(5):920-4. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2012.01.007. Epub 2012 Feb 8.

Abstract

In the last years, the European Union (EU) has been focused on the reduction of construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Specifically, in 2006, Spain generated roughly 47million tons of C&D waste, of which only 13.6% was recycled. This situation has lead to the drawing up of many regulations on C&D waste during the past years forcing EU countries to include new measures for waste prevention and recycling. Among these measures, the mandatory obligation to quantify the C&D waste expected to be originated during a construction project is mandated. However, limited data is available on civil engineering projects. Therefore, the aim of this research study is to improve C&D waste management in railway projects, by developing a model for C&D waste quantification. For this purpose, we develop two equations which estimate in advance the amount, both in weight and volume, of the C&D waste likely to be generated in railway construction projects, including the category of C&D waste generated for the entire project.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Construction Materials*
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Industrial Waste*
  • Plastics
  • Railroads*
  • Spain
  • Steel
  • Waste Management / methods*
  • Wood

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons
  • Industrial Waste
  • Plastics
  • Steel
  • asphalt