CHARACTERIZATION AND DESTINATION OF CONSTRUCTION WASTES GENERATED DURING CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SÃO PAULO

Abstract

The generation of solid wastes by civil construction consists an important problem to be solved . Thus, new management tools are being developed in order to mitigate the environmental impact caused by this economic sector . The Resolution no 307 of 5 July 2002 published by the National Environmental Council ( CONAMA ) ranked the construction wastes into different classes according to their characteristics and presents ways to dispose these according to their classification . The CONAMA no307/2002 also highlights that construction wastes can´t be dumped of in areas such as water bodies , vacant lots and areas protected by law. The disposal of this kind of waste is responsibility of the generator, who may provide ways for correctly disposal of the produced wastes according to their classification . This paper presents the characterization of the discarded wastes during construction of a commercial building, located in the city of São Paulo and the forms used for the proper disposal of these. Thus, this research aims to discuss the problem of generation and disposal of construction wastes presenting a study of a case. It was also noted that the type and volume of waste disposed during the period under study may be correlated with the executive phase of the work