Economic performance analysis of construction waste recycling and utilization in Shaanxi: Perspectives from construction and recycling sectors

Abstract

China currently faces challenges related to the high volume of construction waste and its low utilization rate, which have varying impacts on resources and the environment. This study focuses on Shaanxi province in China and conducted online interviews with 12 respondents, comprising four representatives each from construction companies, recycling enterprises, and government departments. The research aims to explore the actual economic performance of recycling and utilization processes. Interview outlines were tailored to the professional attributes of the participants, revealing key issues: construction companies highlighted costs associated with the sorting process, recycling companies reported on the underdeveloped market for recycled products, and the government representatives identified challenges in the continuity and specificity of support policies. Based on these findings, this study proposes several recommendations to enhance the economic performance of recycling-related industries in the sample region and to improve recycling rates and resource utilization.

Keywords

Economic performance / Recycling and utilization / Construction waste / Shaanxi province

Funding

None.

Conflict of interest

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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