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Can Concrete be Recycled?
Yes, concrete can absolutely be recycled, and it’s becoming an increasingly common and sustainable practice in the construction industry. Recycling concrete not only reduces the amount of material that ends up in landfills, but it also conserves natural resources and cuts down on the need for new raw materials like gravel, sand, and crushed stone.
How Does Concrete Recycling Work?
Concrete recycling typically begins with the demolition or removal of old concrete—this could include sidewalks, driveways, foundations, patios, or commercial slabs. Instead of hauling this waste material to a landfill, it is transported to a recycling facility or on-site crushing operation.
Here’s how the process works in detail:
- Collection & Sorting
Concrete debris is gathered and sorted. Metal reinforcements such as rebar are removed using powerful magnets or mechanical separators. - Crushing
The clean concrete is then fed through industrial crushers, which break it down into smaller chunks. These pieces are further refined through secondary crushers and screening equipment to achieve specific sizes. - Screening & Grading
The crushed concrete is sorted by size and quality. Finer particles can be used as road base, gravel, fill material, or aggregate for new concrete mixes. - Reuse & Application
The recycled material can be reused in various applications:
- Sub-base for roads and highways
- Gravel for driveways and drainage systems
- Fill for retaining walls
- Ingredient in new concrete production
This process not only helps reduce the environmental impact of concrete waste but also
lowers the cost of future construction projects by reusing valuable materials.
Does Coppell Concrete Pros Recycle Their Concrete?
Yes, we do.
We are proud to operate with sustainability in mind, and that includes responsibly managing concrete waste. Whenever we complete a demolition, repair, or replacement project, we ensure that all leftover or removed concrete is properly recycled—never dumped in a landfill.
Here’s How Our Recycling Process Works:
- After removing old concrete from your property, we load and transport the material to a certified concrete recycling plant.
- These facilities follow environmentally regulated procedures to crush, separate, and screen the concrete for reuse.
- Metals like rebar and mesh are extracted and recycled separately.
- The crushed concrete is then turned into reusable aggregate, which may be used in future construction materials, roads, or infrastructure projects.
By recycling our concrete waste, we’re not only reducing our environmental footprint but also
contributing to a more sustainable future for Coppell and the surrounding communities. It’s just one of the ways we go above and beyond to serve our clients—and our planet.