Waste production is an unavoidable problem and currently is a bulging issue. Several studies have been conducted to identify solutions to this problem. Many of these solutions are case specific and area based. Further, these studies have described waste management very briefly and covered only a few of the waste management areas. Methods: Critical review of the previous research works related to construction management has been done. It involved the reviewing papers which are already published in well reputed research journals. Novelty: The studies have highlighted various recommendations and techniques for management of construction waste with their implementation. Objective: This paper is focusing on highlighting various perspectives of several waste management techniques. Findings: From the study, it is pointed out that 5R principles are most commonly adopted hierarchy for managing waste worldwide. This includes reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and remove. Removal is the last step when no other option is there to treat. Also, various benefits and challenges faced in adopting waste management on constriction sites are identified and discussed. Based on this study, it is suggested that for effective waste management, all stakeholders including clients, contractors, government and suppliers be actively engaged in the process of waste management. Keywords: Waste Management Techniques, construction Waste, 5R, Recycling, Reusing