Concrete Disposal
All sorts of construction jobs and demolition projects create concrete waste in various shapes, sizes, and volumes. It’s estimated that the UK generates around seven million tonnes of waste from concrete and related materials every year. That’s about the same weight as 20 Empire State Buildings, so responsible concrete disposal is vital.
Concrete is a heavy and bulky material that can cause problems if disposed of incorrectly. This includes taking up landfill space, having a negative environmental impact, and even leading to injuries for those handling it due to its weight. Proper concrete disposal ensures the materials are reused and recycled to protect people, the environment, and your business.
At Business Waste, we can provide concrete disposal services for construction companies anywhere in the UK – as well as other organisations getting rid of any type and amount of waste concrete. Call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online today for your free quote and we’ll help dispose of your old concrete sustainably.
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- Free quote within 1 hr
- Any type of waste concrete
- FREE bins and delivery
- We cover all of the UK
Concrete recycling
Recycling concrete is possible and a sustainable choice that helps create a circular construction industry. Concrete recycling involves crushing the old material and repurposing it for use as aggregate, paving, repairs, and reinforcements for water banks. When you recycle concrete it’s put to good use and saves resources and energy.
Concrete recycling also prevents such waste from going to landfill, where it takes up valuable space and may leach hazardous elements into the ground. It may also take thousands of years to break down – just look at some of the concrete Roman structures still standing today! We operate a zero waste to landfill policy, which means recycling as much concrete as possible.
Recycling concrete also saves your business money on your waste management costs. You’ll pay less landfill tax to dispose of any concrete by recycling it. If you can recycle concrete or reuse it yourself then you’ll save further funds as it should be cheaper than paying for new materials and resources.
How can concrete
be recycled?
The process of recycling concrete generally follows these stages:
- Demolition and separation – concrete debris is created during demolition and construction works. It must be separated from other materials like wood, drywall, and metal. The waste concrete should be stored separately and securely on-site to reduce contamination risks.
- Removal – licensed waste carriers should collect the waste concrete and transport it to a recycling facility with appropriate machinery for concrete recycling.
- Concrete crushing – powerful pressure-based crushers grind the concrete down into smaller sizes. They’re separated into different sizes by screens, while magnets remove any metal materials to avoid contamination.
- Processing – the concrete may go through a second crusher that removes any dust, dirt, and small pieces of unusable concrete that may affect the structural integrity of the concrete.
- Reuse – the different sizes and grades of concrete are separated and sent for reuse in various applications, such as for paving, road bases, fill material, water bedding, and more.
Concrete waste disposal services
Arrange safe and reliable storage, removal, and concrete waste disposal with our professional services. We can provide free bins and bags to store waste concrete on your construction site. This includes skip bags designed to hold heavy materials. There are no hire, rental, or delivery costs – you only pay for collection.
Licensed waste carriers will remove your concrete waste at an agreed time and date, ensuring it’s transported and disposed of legally and responsibly. In most cases, this involves taking it to nearby recycling facilities to recycle the concrete or recover and reuse it. We operate a zero waste to landfill policy.
Some kinds of concrete may be classified as hazardous waste if they contain any hazardous elements. We can advise on this and help develop an effective waste management plan to deal with all types of waste concrete you produce safely and in line with all relevant regulations and laws to protect your business and the environment.
You receive a free duty of care certificate for all concrete waste collections from your organisation. This confirms the safe, legal, and responsible disposal of concrete removed from your business. Enjoy regular and reliable concrete waste disposal services with help from Business Waste.
Arrange concrete waste collection
Book collection of your waste concrete from anywhere in the UK with Business Waste thanks to our nationwide network. We can remove all types and volumes of concrete for disposal and recycling from any kind and size of business. Get in touch for a free no-obligation quote tailored to your exact needs.
Daily, weekly, and fortnightly collections are available to suit the amount of waste concrete your organisation, construction or demolition site generates. We can provide free bins and a free duty of care certificate too. Call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online today for your free bespoke quote for concrete waste collection.
Get a fast and free quote
Get a fast FREE quote for concrete waste collection
- Free quote within 1 hr
- Any type of concrete waste
- FREE bins and delivery
- We cover all of the UK