A statistical approach to predict waste generation rates to support recycling programmes
by J.P.A. Hettiaratchi, B.F. Prado Verduga, B.K. Rajbhandari, J.Y. Ruwanpura, B.A.D.S. Wimalasena
International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (IJEWM), Vol. 6, No. 1/2, 2010

Abstract: Construction wastes constitute material with high potential for on-site reuse and off-site recycling; however, a significant fraction of this waste is still directed to landfills. Inability to predict time-dependent and activity-specific waste generation rates is one of the barriers to successful implementation of a construction waste minimisation programme. This paper discusses the development of an activity-specific waste generation data set and a statistical model to predict waste generation at construction sites. This paper also discusses the potential applications of an improved model based on the concept of activity-specific waste generation to facilitate implementation of a construction waste minimisation programme at site.

Online publication date: Tue, 06-Jul-2010

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