A system dynamics approach to determine construction waste disposal charge in Hong Kong

Mak, Tiffany M.W.; Chen, Pi Cheng; Wang, Lei; Tsang, Daniel C.W.; Hsu, Shu-Chien; Poon, Chi Sun

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118309

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“…Huang et al [22] pointed out that many recycling companies in China are in fiscal deficit and it is urgent for the government to provide appropriate financial incentives to promote waste recycling. Similarly, many studies proved the positive effect of government regulations on CDW recycling [23,24].…”

Section: Cdw Recycling Under Government Regulationsmentioning

confidence: 92%

Incentive or Punitive Measure? Analysis of Environmental Regulations in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling

Yang

Zhang

Guo

et al. 2021

Mathematical Problems in Engineering

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In order to investigate the formulation of appropriate environmental regulations in construction and demolition waste (CDW) recycling, this paper establishes a CDW recycling decision-making system consisting of a contractor, a developer, and the government and analyses the decision-making results and influencing factors of the various stakeholders. Three different types of environmental regulations have been considered in the model: (i) no regulation, (ii) incentive regulation, and (iii) punitive regulation. The research shows that the incentive regulation offers the constructor greater incentives to recycle CDW and yields higher profits for members of the system, and however, when recycling is very costly and CDW is highly damaging, punitive regulation should be implemented, as the incentive regulation leads to lower social welfare. In addition, governments should be more cautious when adopting incentive regulation, because social welfare may be negative under this condition whereas there is no such possibility under the punitive regulation.

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Section: Cdw Recycling Under Government Regulationsmentioning

confidence: 92%

Incentive or Punitive Measure? Analysis of Environmental Regulations in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling

Yang

Zhang

Guo

et al. 2021

Mathematical Problems in Engineering

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“…Inefficient procurement management was found to be the primary source of pre-construction waste since it generates the most waste during the construction phase. Mak, et al (2019) identified several causes of Lu, et al, 2019;Chi, et al, 2020 Factors Affecting the Project's Waste…”

Section: Construction Waste Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ding, et al (2018) used a system dynamics approach to assess construction waste reduction during the project design and implementation phases and suggested several practices to alleviate construction waste generation. Mak, et al (2019) used system dynamics to inform policymakers on the optimal charging fees for construction waste disposal. Using technological approaches, specifically BIM, Akinade, et al (2018) suggested several factors that stakeholders expect from this technology to reduce construction waste.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Project Life-Cycle Readiness Approach to Manage Construction Waste in Jordan

Zighan

Abualqumboz

2021

CEB

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The construction industry is well-known for generating the largest amount of waste amongst other industries, which significantly pollutes the environment. This study, therefore, examines the causes and sources of waste in construction projects, considering activities, inputs, and outputs of each phase of the construction projects’ lifecycle (i.e., concept, definition, deployment, and transition). Thirty semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals in construction projects in Jordan, including architects, contractors, and project administrators. The findings reveal that waste resulting from construction projects passes across several organized operations from generation to final disposal. Furthermore, waste is generated in small amounts at the early stages of the project construction but grows as the project progresses towards the end. This paper’s key contribution is to supplement the literature on waste management solutions by providing a holistic approach to tackling waste at its root by including waste management strategies across the project lifecycle phases, not only during the construction phase. This is done with a management readiness view to develop a suitable strategy for construction waste minimization and improve the management of construction projects. This study’s practical implication is providing a holistic waste management framework for practitioners to adopt in the early stages of the project.

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“…Their expenditures range between 80% and 90% of the MSWM budget for collection costs alone ( Melakessou et al., 2020 ). Therefore, most of the cities in developing countries could not manage (collection and disposal of MSW) properly with the limited resources they have ( Mak et al., 2019 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Reforming MSWM in Sukunan (Yogjakarta, Indonesia): A case-study of applying a zero-waste approach based on circular economy paradigm

Kurniawan

Avtar

Singh

et al. 2021

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Over the past years, Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, has confronted environmental problems due to uncontrolled generation of municipal solid waste (MSW). While the integrated solid waste management (ISWM) represents a critical strategy for Indonesia to control its production, it is also recognized that economic approaches also need to be promoted to address the waste problem concertedly. In this case study, empirical approaches are developed to understand how a volume-based waste fee could be incorporated into MSW collection services and how to apply a zero-waste approach in Indonesia by adapting resource recovery initiatives, adapted from Germany’s mature experiences in integrating the CE paradigm into the latter’s MSWM practices. Currently, Sukunan village (Yogyakarta, Indonesia) promotes waste reduction at sources in the framework of community-based solid waste management (CBSWM) by mobilizing the local community for waste separation (organic and non-organic) and waste recycling. As a result, about 0.2 million Mt of CO 2-eq emissions was avoided annually from local landfills. The economic benefits of recycling activities by the village’s community also resulted in 30% reduction of the waste generated. This CBSWM scheme not only saves the government budget on waste collection, transport and disposal, but also extends the lifetime of local landfills as the final disposal sites. By integrating the CE paradigm into its MSWM practices through the implementation of economic instruments and adherence to the rule of law in the same way as Germany does, Indonesia could make positive changes to its environmental policy and regulation of MSW. A sound MSWM in Indonesia could play important roles in promoting the effectiveness of urban development with resource recovery approaches to facilitate its transition towards a CE nationwide in the long-term.

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A system dynamics approach to determine construction waste disposal charge in Hong Kong

Cited by 67 publications

References 42 publications

Incentive or Punitive Measure? Analysis of Environmental Regulations in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling

Incentive or Punitive Measure? Analysis of Environmental Regulations in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling

A Project Life-Cycle Readiness Approach to Manage Construction Waste in Jordan

Reforming MSWM in Sukunan (Yogjakarta, Indonesia): A case-study of applying a zero-waste approach based on circular economy paradigm

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