DOI: 10.36347/sjebm.2015.v02i05.007

Pages: 473-483

With rapid development of industrialization and urbanization in China, an overwhelming amount of construction waste materials is generated from the large-scale construction activities. Currently, the minimization and reclamation management of construction waste has already been a global environmental issue. However, compared to some developed countries and regions, construction waste recycling in China is still at a lower level, which can be attributed to various aspects. Thus, this paper firstly shows the present status quo of disposal and treatment of construction waste in several advanced economies, mainly including Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, and the United states. Afterwards, the paper highlights the poor management of building-related waste recycling and analyzes its causes. Finally, using the current reclamation management of these developed countries and regions for valuable guidance, this paper has put forward the effective recommendations for better improvements.