Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling

In Singapore, 922,000 tonnes of construction debris was generated in 2008 and the recycling rate is 98%. Construction and demolition (C&D) waste is usually sorted for the recovery of materials such as wood, metal, paper and plastics, and processed into aggregates for use in construction activities.

Let’s take a closer look at C&D waste recycling:

C&D Waste Recycling in Singapore

There are several recycling companies that collect and sort construction and demolition waste to recover useful materials from the waste such as ferrous metals, plastics, paper and wood. Sorting is done manually and by machines such as magnetic separators. The recovered materials are sent to local recycling companies for further processing. Some of the recovered wood can also be reused for construction activities.

The remaining waste after sorting contain materials such as concrete, bricks, gravel and stones, which are then crushed and screened to produce aggregates of different sizes for reuse in construction activities. These aggregates are also used to make recycled concrete products such as precast concrete blocks, drains and road kerbs.

Watch this video to see how C&D waste is crushed and processed in an overseas facility:

Recycling Companies for C&D Waste

To find a recycling collector or someone who wants your C&D waste and building materials, you can use our online business waste exchange, Waste is not Waste. We connect businesses and organisations that generate waste materials with those who want the materials, thus helping both parties save time and money while helping the environment.

Visit Waste is not Waste to learn more about us, the benefits and how it works. Remember that waste is not waste, but potential resources to be used again.

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