Title: Evaluation of construction waste in Xanxerê: possibilities for a more sustainable end

Authors: Luisa Félix Dalla Vecchia; Aryane Spadotto; Cíntia De Carli

Addresses: Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design, Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina, Rua Dirceu Giordani, 696 – Bairro Jardim Universitário, CEP. 89820-000, Xanxerê, SC, Brazil ' Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design, Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina, Rua Dirceu Giordani, 696 – Bairro Jardim Universitário, CEP. 89820-000, Xanxerê, SC, Brazil ' Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design, Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina, Rua Dirceu Giordani, 696 – Bairro Jardim Universitário, CEP. 89820-000, Xanxerê, SC, Brazil

Abstract: This research aims to study new strategies of reduction and destination of construction waste, as well as acknowledge what is being done with the waste produced in the city of Xanxerê, Santa Catarina, in order to propose actions for a better destination of the waste. In order to do so a field research was carried out, with the use of a supporting questionnaire, interviewing authorities, collectors association and companies, which have a direct or indirect link to the production of construction waste in the city. Furthermore, strategies adopted in other Brazilian cities and abroad were also studied as well as the legislation in order to understand the viability of using these strategies in Xanxerê.

Keywords: construction waste; waste reduction; sustainability; waste destination; Brazil.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2014.064961

International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 2014 Vol.13 No.4, pp.354 - 367

Published online: 30 Sep 2014 *

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