Authors : Arun Raja Obellaneni, D. Satish Chandra and S.S. Asadi
Abstract: The effectiveness of the achievement of construction waste reduction through 3R reflects the sustainability in construction waste management. Weak achievement of construction waste reduction through 3R among contractors will lead to unsustainable construction waste management. Increase in construction waste on landfills is dangerous where land is very limited for solid was to disposal. This aim of this study is to investigate current practice of construction waste materials in site conditions and reduction through 3R practice among contractors. The results reported herein are based on feedbacks from 56 constructions. Interviews and questionnaire surveys have been originate that 3R practice is not mandatory in construction waste management. Only 65% construction contractors practiced 3R in managing their waste. Therefore, 3R practices should be emphasized in construction industry. Reducing wastes through 3R practices in construction industry is a way forward towards sustainable construction waste management, especially in expanding the lifetime of landfill.
Arun Raja Obellaneni, D. Satish Chandra and S.S. Asadi, 2020. Identification of Waste Materials in Construction Site and Practice of 3R in Construction Projects. Environmental Research Journal, 14: 23-27.