Question

2. Construction debris is a major issue in landfills and environmental engineering. Determine the construction debris policies for construction permit holders in terms of construction debris?

a. what are the requirements in each city for construction permit holders in terms of construction debris?

b. What are three different ways that someone can meet the reuse or recycle requirements?

Answer 1

SOLUTION :------>>>>>>

These policies must be followed :---

1•  Duties Of Waste Generators

• Large generators shall segregate the waste into four streams such as concrete, soil, steel, wood and plastics, bricks and mortar,
• Large generators shall pay relevant charges for collection, transportation, processing and disposal as notified by the concerned authoritie

2• Duties of Contractor

Remove all construction and demolition waste in consultation with the concerned local authority on their own or through any agency.

3• Duties of State Government and Local Authorities

Shall procure and utilize 10-20% materials made from construction and demolition waste in municipal and Government contracts.

• Million plus cities (based on 2011 census of India), shall commission the processing and disposal facility within one-and-a-half years from date of final notification of these rules.

Ans. (a)

Operational efficiency: Permit modifications allow for development and implementation of new technologies and systems while ensuring protective standards. These changes can improve the efficiency of facility operations, which lead to ancillary effects such as operational cost savings or environmental improvement. For example, by expanding its waste management capacity, a facility can reduce transportation costs and corresponding environmental impacts associated with off-site treatment or disposal. Other changes, such as the addition of new treatment technologies or redesign of storage areas, may lead to operational efficiencies at the facility.  Economic development: Companies may request permit modifications in order to incorporate changes needed to grow and expand their business and waste management infrastructure. For example, permit modifications allow companies to install new units for treating or disposing of hazardous waste or to incorporate new waste management processes that allow companies to treat new waste streams. Timely permit modifications ensure that these changes maintain protection of human health and the environment while allowing companies to keep pace with changes in the marketplace and assure their competitiveness.  Environmental improvement: Permit modifications can lead to environmental improvements in multiple ways. Many modifications facilitate cleanup of contaminated soil or groundwater, which reduces risks to human health and the environment. Other modifications allow facilities to increase the recycling or reuse of materials, thus reducing corresponding waste streams. Some changes are undertaken to improve technological or operational efficiency; these can have ancillary environmental benefits, such as reductions in fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. Permit modifications may also be triggered by changes to environmental regulations (e.g., new air quality standards may require removal of hazardous pollutants from stack emissions, creating a new waste stream that must be managed).