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:: Volume 16, Issue 1 (spring 2025) ::
j.health 2025, 16(1): 58-74 Back to browse issues page
Construction and Demolition Waste Management in Iran Based on the 3R Strategy
Abdollah Ghavami , Behzad Shahmoradi , Hemn Bozorgmehr* *
Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
Abstract:   (35 Views)
Background & objectives: The management of construction and demolition waste (CDW) is an important urban planning and environmental concern in Iran. CDW constitutes over 70% of the total waste volume and is often disposed of arbitrarily or systematically in landfill sites. However, the average recycling rate of CDW-often referred to as "urban mines"-remains at about 5%. Considering the challenges in integrating circular economy principles into Iran's CDW industry, where research remains limited, this study examines CDW management based on the 3R strategy: Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling.
Methods: This applied study analyzed the existing management policies and processes in Iran based on the 3R principles. Data were collected using three methods: literature review, direct observation, and survey questionnaires. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.
Results: The results indicate that reducing CDW in Iran faces significant obstacles, including non-standard building designs, low disposal costs, and inadequate urban planning frameworks. Barriers to reusing CDW include the lack of systematic collection and sorting guidelines, limited knowledge and regulatory standards, and an underdeveloped market for reclaimed materials.
Conclusion: Challenges in recycling CDW include an inefficient waste management system, incomplete recycling technologies, limited market development for recycled products, and weak market performance. To address these issues, Iran must implement comprehensive policies, legal frameworks, and practical regulations that align with the 3R strategy and foster sustainable waste management practices.
 
Keywords: Construction and Demolition Waste, Iran, Waste Management, Circular Economy, 3R Strategy
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: General
Received: 2025/06/30 | Accepted: 2025/03/30 | Published: 2025/03/30
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