System dynamic modeling on construction waste management in Shenzhen, China

Vivian W. Y. Tam, Jingru Li, Hong Cai

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    Abstract

    This article examines the complexity of construction waste management in Shenzhen, Mainland China. In-depth analysis of waste generation, transportation, recycling, landfill and illegal dumping of various inherent management phases is explored. A system dynamics modeling using Stella model is developed. Effects of landfill charges and also penalties from illegal dumping are also simulated. The results show that the implementation of comprehensive policy on both landfill charges and illegal dumping can effectively control the illegal dumping behavior, and achieve comprehensive construction waste minimization. This article provides important recommendations for effective policy implementation and explores new perspectives for Shenzhen policy makers.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)441-453
    Number of pages13
    JournalWaste Management and Research
    Volume32
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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