Construction and demolition (C&D) debris management – general aspects of public management in São Carlos/SP

Abstract

Amongst the diverse types of urban residues, it is distinguished the construction and demolition (C&D) debris, which cause serious social environmental impacts and impose solutions for correct public management, reducing these impacts. This work presents many aspects of residues management plan implantation, based on the Brazilian scope, where the C&D recycling is not common practice of the public administration. It is also presented, in general terms, the legal bases and the possible practical applications of the generated products of the C&D management plan. São Carlos appears as a referential supported by the implantation of the C&D management plan and also the structures like PROHAB´s Recycling of C&D Plant. This initiative in São Carlos demonstrates that the implantation of a public administration of C&D benefits all society, configuring awareness and citizenship action.