Recycling constructional and industrial wastes has great benefit in preserving the environment. In addition, there's an economical benefit of recycling such materials; erecting new plants, making new vacancies for the youth, and acquiring recycled row materials that can be used in many industries. Dumping constructional wastes, which come from demolishing homes, buildings and commercial structures, is considered to pose a great challenge to the state. Such wastes contain Steel, wood, plastic, wires, ceramic, aggregates, cement, sand, and other constituents. The traditional method of dumping such wastes was to dump it in special dumping areas, consuming much space of land. Studies show that the state loses about 1000 m2 per day, and this figure is growing in light of increased demolishing activities in recent days. Also, dumping process incur expenses. The environment Preservation Industrial Company (EPIC) is a pioneer in the field of environment preservation in the State of Kuwait. The company has the expertise in the recycling of the construction wastes resulting from demolition of buildings. In order to achieve this purpose EPIC Goals are: Assist in the rehabilitation of state land used at present as waste dumping areas. Preserve the clean state land from being misused by illegal dumping and thus saving it for future development schemes. Reduce the high costs spent by the state for the rehabilitation of dumping site. Preserve the desert natural beauty and protect the flora a fauna in Kuwait.
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