Concrete
Concrete waste can be crushed and recycled, minimising the need for gravel mining and the carbon footprint of manufacturing new concrete.
Why Recycle?
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in urban development. As concrete-based infrastructure is replaced with new structures, an enormous amount of building waste is produced. By recycling concrete, the need for gravel mining, and the carbon footprint of manufacturing new concrete is reduced by 65 percent. Economic savings are also made through avoidance of landfill fees, which are becoming increasingly prevalent and costly.
Recycling Options
Shoalhaven Resource Recovery accepts concrete tipping and provide on-site concrete waste collection.
What happens when it's recycled?
The process of recycling concrete requires an initial breakdown of material using a primary jaw crusher, with further reduction carried out by cone crushers. The material is then screened and where required blended to produce a range of recycled products. These recycled materials are used in pavement construction, concrete production and various civil construction works.