Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Trong Dong on June 6 issued Decision No.2831/QD-UBND approving the city's "Master Plan for Construction Waste Management Until 2030."

The plan aims to build a modern, sustainable, and environmentally friendly system for sorting, collecting, transporting, and treating construction waste.

Its main goal is to prevent and reduce construction waste at the source, promote reuse and recycling to cut down on landfill volume, and minimize the negative environmental impacts of construction and demolition activities.

Through this master plan, Hanoi hopes to develop and improve its infrastructure for construction waste management, encourage private and foreign investment, and boost public awareness and participation.

By 2030, Hanoi aims to collect and treat 90% of all construction waste generated in urban areas, with 60% of that volume to be recycled or reused using appropriate technologies.

The city also plans to require the use of recycled construction waste materials in all publicly funded construction projects to replace materials extracted from natural resources.

To achieve these goals, the master plan outlines seven key tasks: improving legal frameworks and policies on construction waste management; investing in new treatment facilities; strengthening monitoring and enforcement; developing effective collection and transportation models; promoting policies to support the use of recycled materials; expanding communication and education efforts; and enhancing scientific research and international cooperation in waste management.

In addition, the plan identifies seven solution groups focusing on regulatory improvements, infrastructure development, monitoring and oversight, technology, communication, training, and international collaboration.

The Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment will oversee implementation, coordinating with local authorities and relevant agencies.

The department will also guide local governments, draft supportive policies with the Department of Finance, and promote the use of recycled construction waste products through subsidies, green procurement, and marketing initiatives.

Moreover, the department will monitor progress and ensure treatment facilities are operational according to the phases set out in the plan: by 2026 and by 2030.

Other departments and agencies are required to step up inspections, enforce regulations, and coordinate with relevant authorities to handle violations.

They will also cooperate with the Department of Construction, the Department of Agriculture and Environment, and the city police to oversee construction projects that generate waste and address violations in construction waste management.