Classification and Quantification of Construction Waste at Housing Project Site

This paper discusses the identification of waste generated at construction site and also the estimation of the waste accumulated. The construction sites considered in this study are two housing schemes located in Batu Pahat, Malaysia. The data were collected at the site for a period of three months using observation and quantification at the sites. The estimation of volume was carried out using the rectangular prism and pyramidal shape method. Results show that five main types of waste generated at both sites were concrete, timber, steel, brick, and packaging waste. The estimated total waste generated from both sites was 154.31 m³. Timber waste was identified as the largest percentage (49%) in volume of waste produced at both sites. However, steel waste was found the least percentage generated at both sites. The amount of waste generated at both site signified the issue of sustainability in term of our environment. The waste has caused higher demand in construction materials which in turn bringing more damaging to our environment. Thus, it is also a moral obligation for the entire construction player involved to minimize the waste generated.