By sorting the materials from construction and demolition waste with mobile facilities, it is possible to reuse and recycle as much of the material as possible directly on site, creating a completely different economy in the projects. We have many recycling solutions for construction waste management to make the most of the important first step in the recycling process.
The most important step comes first: sorting!
The first and most important step in the recycling of construction and demolition waste is sorting and this is where the great potential lies in hiring us at Norditek. Sorting can be done either at the site where the waste is generated or at a recycling facility, depending on resources and possibilities, but in cases where it is possible, it pays to recycle on site. This is why our recycling facilities are mobile.
Together we find the right solution with the customer for a specific material, thereby maximizing the recycling potential and minimizing the amount of waste going to landfill.
More steps in the recycling process
After sorting, there is a sequence of reuse, recycling, energy recovery and landfill. Adapted and efficient sorting enables a higher recycling rate in the next steps.
Reuse: Some materials can be reused in a new building or construction. For example, bricks and concrete can be crushed and used as fill material in new buildings or roads.
Recycling: Materials that cannot be reused can be recycled. For example, metal and wood can be recovered and used to make new products.
Energy use: Some materials that cannot be recycled or reused can still be used for energy purposes through incineration.
Landfill: The last option is to dispose of the material in a waste facility. However, this is not the best option as it increases the amount of waste in landfills.
The future of construction waste recycling
The different steps in the recycling process will probably look the same in the future, but as technology develops and sustainability requirements increase, we see that sorting will become more advanced. With more advanced technology such as sensors for scanning materials, the sorting of construction and demolition waste can become even more precise, which can increase the recycling rate and reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfills.
We also see an overall greater focus on the circular economy as a model for sustainability, where materials and resources are used in a way that minimizes waste and consumption of new raw materials. In the future, we hope that the construction industry will increasingly focus on using recycled materials in new construction projects and on building more sustainably, and that this will happen through increased collaboration and knowledge sharing.
By working with other construction stakeholders and sharing knowledge on recycling, the industry can become more efficient and innovative in the way it manages construction and demolition waste.
With increased awareness of environmental issues, regulations and requirements for sustainability will also increase. This could mean stricter rules on how construction waste and demolition materials are handled and increased pressure on the construction industry to be more sustainable.