Sustainable management and technologies for recycled construction demolition waste in Vietnam

Abstract

This study introduces the series of activities and results that are contributing for the CDW recycling industry in Vietnam especially for the implementation of the recently introduced Circular No.08/2017/TT-BXD. The equation for estimation of the amount of CDW generated from building demolition was introduced. New management regulations which are guideline for demolition, sorting, transportation and treatment and new Vietnamese standard for specification of testing and acceptance for CDW recycling materials are highlighted. The properties of recycling concrete from a pilot project were tested. The research designed a circle of recycling business that results from research are contributing for the sustainable management and technologies in Vietnam. These activities and contributions will significantly support for the implementation of Government's new regulation, reducing the solid waste to meet the National strategies for environment as well as open for a new important recycling industry in Vietnam.