The risk lies with the plant operator to recover the cost of setting up of plant 21 RUBBLE RECAST: NAVIGATING THE ROAD TO EFFICIENT C&D WASTE RECYCLING GOVERNMENT SOURCES OF FUNDING MoEFCC launched NCAP in 2019, in collaboration with various ministries and states, with the aim of improving air quality at the city, regional and national levels. [...] Transportation of waste up to collection point in non-bulk waste scenario is the responsibility of generators In the case of Delhi, Hyderabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram and Lucknow, the primary collection and transportation from site to designated collection points is carried out by the generator. [...] Among the key variables affecting C&D waste composition are the predominant construction practices observed in the region, the level of awareness among waste generators regarding segregation practices, the maturity of the local waste management infrastructure, the stringency and enforcement of regulations governing C&D waste management, and the effectiveness of measures implemented to deter illega. [...] An accurate assessment of various factors, including the types of construction prevalent in the area, the volume of existing legacy waste, and the projected influx of C&D waste over the next 25 years, is essential for determining the feasibility and effectiveness of such facilities. [...] This shows that a thorough analysis of the technologies and materials prevalent in the region is important to judge the quality of recycled products that will be produced and how that is likely to affect the economics of the system.
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Table of Contents
- NAVIGATING THE 1
- ROAD TO EFFICIENT 1
- CD WASTE RECYCLING 1
- NAVIGATING THE 3
- ROAD TO EFFICIENT 3
- CD WASTE RECYCLING 3
- Contents 5
- 1. Why this report 7
- CD waste A potential resource to bring circularity and reduce emissions 7
- Current challenges in India Ecosystem gaps and dominance of informal sector 8
- Three stages where the governments support becomes critical for a successful model 9
- What did CSE study 10
- 2. Status of CD waste recycling infrastructure in India 12
- Issues arising from the delayed formalization of CD waste management 15
- Legacy CD waste acts as a source of dust 15
- Mixing up with municipal solid waste leads to inefficiencies and reduction in quality 15
- Choking of waterbodies 16
- Disruption of natural contours 17
- Loss of valuable land 18
- Energy and time intensive land reclamation 18
- Construction on reclaimed land involves risks 19
- Underutilization of a potential resource 19
- Hindrance to mobility 19
- 3. Setting up of CD recycling infrastructure Economics involved 21
- 3.1 Funding and operating of CD recycling plant Prevalent models 21
- 3.2 ComponentStage-wise cost breakup for setting up a plant 24
- 3.3 Operational expenses of a CD recycling plant 27
- 3.4 Revenue models in recycling plants Untapped possibilities 28
- 3.5 The current setups 30
- 3.6 Practices and learnings that maybe adopted 34
- 3.7 CD waste composition impacts output and operational viability 38
- 4. Rules and guidelines governing the setting up and designing of CD waste recycling plants 47
- Responsibility of state government and local authorities 47
- Choosing an appropriate site 48
- Preparing the site periphery 49
- Pollution dust water noise mitigation measures to be applied 50
- Pollution monitoring provisions 51
- Other criteria to be met 51
- 5. CD waste recycling equipment 52
- 5.1 Glossary of equipment used in a CD recycling plant 56
- 6. CD recycling plants Case studies 71
- 7. Maximizing reuse and uptake Focus on testing codes and policies 100
- 7.1 Potential to increase use of RAs and RCAs by updating codes 104
- 7.2 Material testing crucial for wider uptake 107
- 8. Fly ash lessons Insights from Indias construction sector 113
- 9. Recommendations and way forward 115
- Estimates of CD waste composition need to be recalculated 115
- The capacity of recycling plants should be calculated according to legacy waste and future construction potential 115
- Recycling plants to be set-up closer to the expected construction hotspots 115
- Adopt decentralized approach for siting multiple recycling plants 115
- Location of recycling plants to take sensitive receptors into account 116
- Smaller plants may require capital expenditure support for establishment 116
- Government support vital to ensure flow of waste for recycling 116
- Rationalize user charges for non-BWGs by using tools like cross-financing 116
- Ensure recycling plant receives adequate CD waste 117
- Incentivize CD waste segregation 117
- CD Rules should define management of other building materials such as glass insulation etc. 117
- A mature recycled products market is key for smarter business models 117
- Mandate use of recycled products in construction 118
- Reduce tax levied on recycled CD products 119
- Collaborative effort required between construction companies municipalities and plants for enhancing product specification 119
- Material testing should be widely adopted by recycling plants 119
- Existing codes need to be revisited to enhance application of recycled materials 119
- States should include recycled products in their Schedule of Rates SOR 120
- List CD recycled products on government material portals 120
- Recycled products may be given at a discounted rate to bulk waste generators 120
- Annexure 121
- References 124
