Construction waste sorting is a crucial link in the process of sustainable urban development. Throughout the entire lifecycle of construction projects, from construction to demolition and renovation, a large amount of construction waste is generated. If not sorted and processed, it will lead to many serious problems.
Unsorted construction waste is usually disposed of by landfilling or open-air stacking, which occupies a large amount of valuable land resources. Many lands around cities have lost the possibility of other development and utilization due to waste landfilling. Moreover, harmful substances in construction waste, such as heavy metals, paint coatings, etc., will infiltrate the soil and groundwater under the scouring of rainwater, causing soil pollution and water quality deterioration. Long-term accumulation will have a devastating impact on ecological balance, affecting the survival and reproduction of surrounding organisms and indirectly endangering human health through the food chain. Furthermore, simply piled construction waste is prone to dust, and dust pollution will also be caused during transportation, worsening air pollution, reducing air quality, and affecting the quality of life of residents and the image of the city.
On the contrary, the significance of construction waste sorting is profound. Through sorting, recyclable materials such as metal, wood, plastic, etc., can be accurately recycled, directly reducing the demand for primary resources, reducing the pressure of resource extraction, achieving the recycling of resources, and providing a continuous supply of recycled raw materials for industrial production. As for waste concrete, bricks, etc., they can be processed into recycled aggregates for the production of recycled bricks, recycled concrete, and other new types of building materials, which not only saves the use of natural aggregates but also reduces construction costs, promoting the sustainable development of the construction industry.
Construction waste sorting and processing equipment is the core tool for construction waste sorting. It can efficiently and accurately sort complex and diverse construction waste, quickly separating different components such as metal, wood, plastic, and masonry. With it, recyclable resources can be accurately recycled and reused, avoiding resource waste and reducing dependence on primary materials. At the same time, it can effectively screen out hazardous waste to prevent pollution of soil and water sources, reducing damage to the ecological environment. The automation and large-scale processing capabilities of the equipment greatly improve the efficiency and accuracy of construction waste sorting, promoting the construction industry to stride towards green, environmentally friendly, and sustainable development, and providing strong support for building a resource-saving and environmentally friendly society.