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CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
In 1997, Salem cleared seven buildings to make way for a new courthouse square; Marion County diverted 13,726 tons of demolition debris and separately salvaged 661 tons of bricks for local reuse- MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar: Who is this 1994-batch IAS officer once transferred over a dog-walking row, now facing resignation calls over Delhi PG collapse?
- Satya Niketan building collapse: Death toll rises to 7, MCD orders sealing of select illegal constructions in Delhi
- Satya Niketan building collapse: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory, asks commuters to avoid key stretchesA building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan Market has affected traffic routes. Rescue operations are ongoing after the incident which cau...07 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
- 'System has failed': ABVP, NSUI protest over Satya Niketan building collapse, demand accountabilityThe Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Monday held protests over the Satya Niket...07 Sep, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
- In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...05 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...04 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 2002, San Francisco pledged to reach zero waste by 2020. 18 years later, it fell short but still diverted 80% of waste from landfills and recycled 600 tonnes each daySan Francisco pursued ambitious waste reduction goals, aiming for zero waste by 2020. Mandatory recycling and composting ordinances were en...03 Sep, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- In 2011, Naval Station Great Lakes added composting and recycling bins. 3 years later, the Navy had diverted 300 tons of food and yard waste and recycled 114% more wasteNaval Station Great Lakes enhanced waste management after joining the Federal Green Challenge. The station increased recycling by 114 perce...02 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive onMillions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recyc...25 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In tat-for-tat action, Indian authorities pull down some structures outside Pakistan mission in DelhiAuthorities removed structures and queue barriers outside the Pakistan High Commission. These items were located on a lane outside the comp...20 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Bengaluru orders vacant plot owners to clear waste by Aug 15Bengaluru authorities mandate vacant site owners clear waste by August 15. Non-compliance will result in waste removal and cost recovery by...28 Jul, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Delhi Development Authority issues fresh notice to remove all encroachments from its landThe Delhi Development Authority issued a stern warning against land encroachment. Unauthorized occupation of DDA land will face immediate d...09 Jul, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- How Noida’s twin towers demolition affects health. Here’s everything you must knowThe health effects of Noida Twin Towers' demolition are now being discussed as the action on Sunday caused a spike in air pollution levels ...29 Aug, 2022, 07.04 PM IST
- Successful Noida twin tower demolition sends cheer among Edifice Engineering personnelNearly eight months of hard work by personnel of the demolition team was successful as the Rs 800 crore plush Supertech twin towers in Noid...28 Aug, 2022, 05.52 PM IST
- Noida Supertech Twin Towers Demolition: How and when to watch the eventThe demolition will take place at 2:30 pm where the buildings, Apex and Ceyanne, will crumble like a house of cards. The airspace will be c...28 Aug, 2022, 10.55 AM IST
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation to amend building rules to curb pollution from debrisThe Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is set to amend its building rules to make it mandatory for everyone to take adequate precautionary...19 Nov, 2019, 01.13 PM IST
- BBMP ignores centre’s rules, waste ends up on Bengaluru streetsThe rule wanted the states to come up with their own C&D policy and municipal bodies to chalk out a plan to implement the same.01 Oct, 2018, 11.02 AM IST
- Govt comes up with rules on construction waste managementNew draft rules on construction and demolition waste proposed by the government mandates every waste generator to ensure that there is no "...05 Jul, 2015, 11.52 AM IST
- Rules for disposal of construction waste finalised: Prakash JavadekarPrakash Javadekar said that construction and demolition works generate pollutants including dust particles which can degrade quality of wat...30 Apr, 2015, 08.06 PM IST
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