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Concrete Recycling

Concrete Waste Disposal & Recycling

Business Waste arranges concrete waste disposal and recycling for construction companies, demolition contractors, property developers and other businesses across the UK.

We can collect broken concrete, clean concrete rubble and suitable mixed inert materials from construction, refurbishment and demolition sites. Tell us what material you have, approximately how much there is, your site postcode and vehicle access, and we’ll confirm an appropriate container and collection setup.

One-off collections and replacement containers can be arranged for short-term projects, with ongoing services available where concrete waste is produced regularly.

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Get a quote for concrete waste disposal

  • Free quote within 1 hour
  • Containers matched to your concrete waste
  • One-off or ongoing collections
  • Waste Transfer Note at no extra charge

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How does concrete waste collection work?

  1. Tell us about the material

    Provide the site postcode, average volume, whether the concrete is clean or mixed, and any known contamination.

  2. We confirm the collection setup

    We’ll consider the material weight, container capacity, site space and vehicle access.

  3. Keep concrete separate where required

    Store clean concrete away from hazardous materials and other waste streams where possible.

  4. We arrange collection

    A registered waste carrier removes the waste and transfers it to an authorised recycling, recovery or disposal facility.

  5. Keep the paperwork

    The relevant Waste Transfer Note is provided for your records at no additional charge.

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Concrete waste disposal for construction sites

We arrange storage and collection for concrete generated during demolition, groundworks, refurbishment, strip-outs and other construction activity.

The right setup depends on the amount of concrete, how dense the material is, available site space and collection-vehicle access. Concrete is dense, so container volume and permitted collection weight are separate considerations. A large container may reach its weight limit before it is full. We’ll confirm the most suitable container for your needs.

Clean concrete should normally be kept separate from timber, plasterboard, general waste and hazardous materials where possible, as this can improve the available recycling route. Clean waste concrete is normally non-hazardous and uses waste code 17 01 01. Concrete or mixtures contaminated with hazardous substances may instead require hazardous classification and a different collection route.

If concrete is attached to or contaminated with suspected asbestos-containing material, do not place it into a standard concrete collection. Tell us before booking so the waste can be assessed separately.

Tell us whether the waste is clean concrete, reinforced concrete or mixed with other materials when requesting a quote. If your site has any restricted entrances, overhead obstructions or limited vehicle access, ensure you detail this to our team.

Concrete recycling

Clean, segregated concrete can often be crushed and processed into recycled aggregate for construction and civil-engineering applications.

Keeping concrete clean and separate can increase the likelihood that it is accepted for reuse. We aim to use suitable recycling or recovery routes where they are available for the classified material.

Keeping clean concrete separate can reduce sorting or disposal requirements and may lower the overall collection cost compared with contaminated or mixed loads. Actual pricing depends on the weight, container, location and recycling route.

How can concrete  be recycled?

The process of recycling concrete generally follows these stages:

  • Concrete is separated from unsuitable materials.
  • The waste is collected and taken to an authorised recycling facility.
  • Crushers reduce it to smaller sizes.
  • Screens and other equipment separate usable aggregate and contaminants.
  • Recovered material can be used in suitable construction applications.
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Arrange concrete waste collection

Tell us what concrete waste your site produces, approximately how much there is, whether it is clean or mixed, your postcode and any access restrictions.

We’ll confirm a suitable container and provide a quote for collection. One-off collections and container exchanges can be arranged for temporary construction or demolition projects, with scheduled services available where concrete waste is produced regularly.

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Get a fast and free quote

  • Free quote within 1 hour
  • Containers matched to your concrete waste
  • One-off or ongoing collections
  • Waste Transfer Note at no extra charge

Published 7th August 2024 by Mark Hall. Last modified 29th October 2026