Waste management

The main aim of this research is to investigate the barriers to reuse and recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW). Under this wider scope, the research aims to evaluate the viability of construction and demolition waste reuse in Nigeria.

Construction and demolition waste management has been a thing of concern in the Nigerian construction industry. Till date there has not been documented attempts to apply circular economy in the Nigerian construction industries. Circular economy of CDW in Nigeria happens through informal waste workers (unrecognised people who reuse and recycle waste for a living).

This study employs questionaire design, qualitative interviewing and proxy ethnography for data collection. The research will focus on benefits of reuse and recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW) on buildings in Nigerian construction industries. When considering best practices for reuse and recycling, the scope will extend to the UK and the rest of the world.

Informal waste workers play a great role in the success or failure of waste management in Nigeria. Building on these existing recycling system presents a major opportunity for sustainable waste management. Informal waste management systems can be recognized and policy makers can provide a system where both the formal and informal sectors will interact and depend on each other. This will create a strong backbone for sustainability in the construction industry and give strong support for green society. It is believed that this study would justifiably chat a new course in construction waste management in Nigeria.