Waste reduction final report -4 - Test Input

The recycling rates for the individual C&D waste are summarized in figure 6. The recycling
rates for all waste types have been improved since 1995. For example, the recycling rate of
asphalt waste was 80.8% in 1995 and 97.5% in 2005, concrete was 64.7% in 1995 and 98.1%
in 2005, and wood waste was 40.3% in 1995 and 68.2% in 2005.
Figure 6: Recycling rates for the individual C&D waste
The 2010 statistics for C&D waste are expected to be issued in late 2010.
Benchmarks relating to the typical amount of C&D waste arisings are not produced by the
government. However, the following organizations have produced benchmark data:
- The Building Research Institute.
- The National Institute for Land Infrastructure Management.
- Architectural Institute of Japan.
- Some Universities.
2. Policies, strategies and legislation
The Construction Materials Recycling Act was enforced in 2004. A summary of the
accompanying Guideline is given below:
Construction Materials Recycling Act
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Ministerial Ordinance for Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, dated 5th of March,
2002. This ordinance shall come into force on 30th of May, 2004.
Interpretation and the fundamental guideline of this Act
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This fundamental policy details the requirements for the effective and efficient use of
building materials for building work and proper waste management.
Basic objectives
(1) To separate building materials into specific materials and to recycle specific building
material wastes
(2) Waste prevention and proper waste management
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