Preliminary analysis of construction and demolition waste management in Bulgaria

Abstract

In the paper a preliminary analysis of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) management in Bulgaria is presented, using official data from Bulgarian National statistical institute [2] and European Union [6].In Bulgaria for the period 2013 - 2017, there is an almost threefold decrease in the amount of non-hazardous construction waste generated. During the same period, hazardous construction waste also decreased by over 50%. In 2016, 54% recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW) was achieved with the aim of achieving a minimum of 70% by 2020 according to the Waste Management Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC [9]). On this basis, amendments to the Waste Management Act (WMA) were introduced and the Ordinance on construction waste management and input of recycled construction materials (NUSOVRM) was prepared. New standards for the quality of construction materials used have been modified and introduced. In order to reduce landfill recycling, financial incentives are provided by municipalities. Some of the public-funded construction sites require a mandatory percentage of recycled waste, depending on the type of site. Specific targets (for construction waste codes) introduced for recovery for each construction - for example 85% for concrete and reinforced concrete waste, 90% for metals.