Environmental Sedimentology Perspective and Environmental Impact Assessment and Management of Construction Waste in Iran (Case Study: Construction Waste in Gorgan City)

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1 M. Sc., (graduated), Dept., of Geology, Faculty of Science, Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran

2 Assoc. Prof., Dept., of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran

3 Assist. Prof., Dept., of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran

Abstract

Gorgan in the north of a city with a population of about 400,000, experiences a high rate of urban construction and currently produces 1,600 tons of construction waste daily. This waste is managed using two sites: Jorjan 28 for waste accumulation and the Tuskan Road site for landfill. An environmental assessment of the Tuskan Road construction waste landfill site using the checklist method indicates that 84.2% of the parameters related to the landfill site can adversely impact the environment. Studies reveal that the cumulative environmental values, particularly from the physical and biological environmental parameters assessed using the matrix method at the Tuskan Road landfill site, are negative. The fragile ecosystems of northern Iranian cities, limitations on using river sand, mountain quarries, and gravelly agricultural lands, make recycling construction waste essential. Organizing recycling not only reduces negative environmental impacts but also results in significant economic savings by producing recycled sand and gravel.

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History

  • Receive Date: 05 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 27 June 2024
  • Accept Date: 14 August 2024

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