This article aimed to present the results of an annual diagnosis of generation and composition of Fortaleza’s construction and demolition waste. During 12 months CDW collection companies’ and the city hall’ information were researched, such as the amount and the price of the cubic meter of the collected wastes and the destiny given to them. Samples of construction and demolition waste were either collected at the licensed disposal places. The results point that licensed places receive 702 tons.day-1, on average, and the composition of this construction and demolition waste is made, on average, by 65% of mortar, concrete and ceramic material. It was also verified that great part of this waste is discarded illegally, and the two main irregular disposal sites have an approximate area of 26 hectares. It is estimated that system costs approximately R$4.5 million annually and almost half of this amount is paid only by the Municipal City hall.
CDW; diagnosis; waste management; Fortaleza
