Introductory notes on“Case studies of Advanced Construction and Demolitionwaste(CDW) Recycling initiatives and technologies In JAPAN”
We act as the world top runner in terms of the policy system, actual recycling
rate, and recycle technologies in the course of challenging to the Construction andDemolition waste (CDW) Recycling of Japan. (Refer to the description offollowing pages.)

The Promotion Council for Recycling Construction Materials and Wastes has
pushed forward various activities, such as preparation of this “Case Studies”, etc.
With these activities, the academic, business, and government will deliverjointly the information on advanced CDW recycling initiatives and technologies
in Japan from Tokyo to all sections of Japan and further to the world.
Such activities were motivated by the opportunity of Japan attracting the world
attentions because of The 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

This “Case Studeis” has been compiled through cooperation of those concerned
and will be reviewed as required from time to time.

Note that this “Case Studeis” is available in PDF form from the following address:
https://www.suishinkaigi.jp/en/works.html

March, 2019
Promotion Council for Recycling Construction Materials and Wastes(Secretariat; Advanced Construction Technology Center (ACTEC）)

Construction and Demolition Waste(CDW) Recycling ratio of Japan and major EU countries

Country
E BelgiumU*1 Germany

Amount ofCDW excluding
excavatedexcavated soil
soilGeneration Recycling
generated amountratio
Data (million(millionannual tons)
Remarkstons) *2(%) *2
2012
2012

113.7

14.8

97.6

82.2

96.0

24.2

93.0

44.8

86.5

Netherlands

2012

United Kingdom

2012

Italy

2012

38.8

76.0

Spain

2012

27.6

68.0

France

2012

64.2

63.0

66.1
(72.7)

97.0(96.0)

Japan *3FY2012

54.4

180.1

The recycling ratio notincluding backfill is 68%

Values in ( ) include
construction sludge*1: EU country data are organized by the Promotion Council for Recycling Construction
Materials and Wastes secretariat (ACTEC) from the following HP country report
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/studies/mixed_waste.htm*2:excluding construction sludge
The recycling ratio of EU includes backfill.
*3: The data of Japan is MLIT “Survey Results of CDW 2012”

Promotion Council for Recycling Construction Materials and Wastes
Secretariat

Advanced Construction Technology Center (ACTEC）
Oak-Otowa Bldg., 2-15-6, Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0012, Japan
Phone +81-3-3942-3991 Fax+81-3-3942-0424
URL:http://www.actec.or.jp/english/

E-mail:actecht@actec.or.jp

FoundedMay 1992

HP URL
Component
Organizations

https://www.suishinkaigi.jp/en/index.html

Consisting 33 members such as
Regional conferences
MLIT※Prefectures
Major Cities
other Local Authorities
Public utilities

Construction Contractors
Association of Waste
Processing Plants
ACTEC（Secretariat）（※MLIT：MINISTRY OF LAND, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT）

PurposeOur goal is to plan and effectively carry out activities to promoteconstruction and demolition waste management, along withpublicity to raise public awareness about promoting construction
material and waste recycling (including "reduction," "reuse,""recycling" and "appropriate disposal"), in collaboration with ourcomponent organizations, to ensure the smooth implementation ofconstruction work, effective use of resources, reduced generationof waste products and protection of our living environment.

Details ofactivities-Organization of the Technical Workshop and Exhibition onConstruction and Demolition Waste Management (once per year)-Publication of organization newsletter "Construction andDemolition Waste Management" (4 times per year)-Publication of handbooks, pamphlets, books, etc.
-Recommendation of candidates for the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, andRecycle) Promotion Merit Awards-Provision of various relevant information (news emails, website)