Mapping and recycling proposal for the construction and demolition waste generated in the Brazilian Amazon.
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2022
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Due to the scarcity of aggregate deposits in the region of the Brazilian Amazon, cities such as Rio Branco (state of
Acre) rely on complex logistical operations to guarantee their supply. These operations substantially raise the
cost of natural aggregates and, together with their environmental impact, justify the recycling of construction
and demolition waste (C&DW) in the region. Therefore, the present study investigates the quantity and
composition of the C&DW generated in the urban area of Rio Branco and proposes a recycling plant for the city.
Periodic and systematic visits to construction sites were carried out to formulate representative indexes for the
generation and composition of the C&DW. These indexes supported an economic feasibility analysis for the
recycling plant, as well as a discussion of the environmental impact of this plant on the inert landfill currently
used in Rio Branco. As a result, a C&DW generation index per constructed area of 0.22 t/m2 was found for new
construction works and 0.41 t/m2 for renovation works, with unit weight of 0.98 t/m3 and 0.92 t/m3
, respec-
tively. According to its composition, 100% of C&DW was deemed reusable and/or recyclable. In the last 20 years
(1999 - 2018), 3.2 million tonnes of C&DW were generated in the city, averaging 517 kg/(inhab•year). Economic
indicators show feasibility for the installation of a recycling plant with a processing capacity of 90 t/h, improving
the environmental, economic, and social aspects of the construction sector in the area.
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Construction and demolition waste generation, Construction and demolition waste composition, Construction and demolition waste recycling plant, Economic feasibility
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SOUZA, F. da S. et al. Mapping and recycling proposal for the construction and demolition waste generated in the Brazilian Amazon. Resources, Conservation & Recycling, v. 176, 2022. Disponível em: <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092134492100505X>. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2022.