Volume 2, Issue 1 — Year 2025 — Article e100027

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Waste Management in Construction and Its Challenges in Iran

Article Type: Technical Note
Pages: e100027
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22034/CGEL.2.1.e100027
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Authors
Affiliations
  1. Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Maragheh University of Technology, Maragheh 5518183111, Iran
  2. Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Maragheh University of Technology, Maragheh 5518183111, Iran
  3. Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Maragheh University of Technology, Maragheh 5518183111, Iran
Corresponding author
Email: reza.javani@maragheh-sanati.ac.ir
Received: 10 March 2025 / Accepted: 17 April 2025 / Published: 22 April 2025
Abstract

Effective waste management in construction is a cornerstone of sustainable development, especially in rapidly urbanizing countries like Iran. Despite its growing construction sector, Iran faces significant challenges in managing construction waste due to limited infrastructure, weak enforcement of regulations, and socio-cultural barriers. This study examines the current state of construction waste management in Iran, identifying key challenges such as inadequate recycling systems, lack of public awareness, and inefficient policy implementation. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the research highlights the environmental and economic impacts of poor waste management and proposes strategic solutions, including policy reforms, technological advancements, and educational initiatives. The findings aim to support stakeholders in fostering sustainable construction practices and improving waste management systems in Iran.

Keywords

Construction waste management, Sustainable development, Recycling systems, Regulatory challenges, Iran

Data availability statement

The data supporting the findings of this study are available within article. No publicly archived dataset was generated.

Funding

This research received no external funding.

Highlights
  • Construction waste management faces major challenges in Iran
  • Weak policies and recycling systems hinder sustainability
  • Solutions include reforms, technology and education
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Asefi, Y., Gahreman, K. A., & Javani, R. (2025). Waste Management in Construction and Its Challenges in Iran. Civil and Geoengineering Letters, 2(1), e100027. https://doi.org/10.22034/CGEL.2.1.e100027
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