Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Plan

Handling construction and demolition debris under the C&D Waste Rules.

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What it is

A C&D waste plan sets up collection, transport and processing of construction and demolition debris under the C&D Waste Management Rules 2016 — diverting inert waste from landfills and roadsides into recycled aggregates.

Why it matters

C&D debris is a huge, often-ignored share of urban waste
The C&D Rules require dedicated collection and processing
Recycled aggregates create value and cut landfill pressure

Diverting debris

C&D waste, out of the drain and into aggregate

The C&D Waste Rules 2016 place clear duties on generators and ULBs. A plan quantifies the debris and builds the collection-to-recovery system.

MeasureC&D quantificationVolumes, sources & seasonality

System designCollection, processing & recycled aggregate

ComplyCompliance planDuties under the C&D Rules 2016

How we do it

A clear, practical approach

01C&D quantification

Generation from projects, demolitions and roadside dumping.

02System design

Collection, dedicated transport and processing / recycling routes.

03Compliance plan

A C&D-Rules-aligned plan with generator responsibilities.

Proof on the ground

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What is construction & demolition (c&d) waste management plan?

Who needs Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Plan?

It's built for ULBs & developers. C&D debris is a huge, often-ignored share of urban waste The C&D Rules require dedicated collection and processing

How does Social Lab deliver Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Plan?

C&D quantification: Generation from projects, demolitions and roadside dumping. System design: Collection, dedicated transport and processing / recycling routes. Compliance plan: A C&D-Rules-aligned plan with generator responsibilities. You get: C&D generation assessment; A C&D collection & processing plan; Generator-responsibility framework.

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