Dickinson, H and Swaffield, L (2004) Implementing a segregation-based waste management system on site: Does it reduce site waste disposal costs? Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 9(2), pp. 75-90. ISSN 1366-4387
Abstract
This paper discusses the results of a research project that studied the relative successes and costs associated with implementing a basic waste segregation system on a construction site. Various bins and skips were provided to allow for segregation of the waste materials. However contamination of the segregated bins and skips was high, which attracted large penalty charges. Through both qualitative and quantitative research methods based on a case study, semi-structured interviews, a postal questionnaire and a literature study; this research project has identified the key problems associated with the implementation of waste management systems and the possible costs.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction site waste, disposal costs, waste segregation system, implementation costs |
| Index terms: | implementation, waste segregation system, contamination, quantitative research, waste material, case study, waste disposal, waste management, questionnaire, construction site, penalty, interview |
| Subjects: | waste management, contractual arrangements, environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, regulatory law, data collection methods, work location, data analysis and analytics |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Site Management, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal Issues |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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