Abstract: One of the social measures applied during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)—face mask, body masks and gloves. As the result, this waste category has expanded enormously. This study investigates waste management issues from multiple perspectives, like local governments, municipal corporation waste collection companies. The results of this study show that approximately 60% of local governments in the Kolkata region have applied special measures for handling and collection of waste PPE. 15% of waste collection companies have applied special collection schedules for the waste generated at quarantine collection points due to the high costs of changing collection schedules, providing additional vehicles, and paying for more worker labour. 25% of waste PPE kit dumped in waste land field which causes many diseases. The research paper focusing on new methods of using PPE waste in concrete to manufacturing the building materials like (Paver,Bricks ,kerb stone and so on).

Keywords: waste ppe kit, cement, quarry dust flexural strength, cost.

| DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2021.86101A