At Arcosa Crushed Concrete, we operate modern recycling facilities across Texas, Florida, and Southern California that specialize in processing and repurposing concrete and asphalt waste from commercial, residential, and heavy civil construction projects.
Our concrete and asphalt recycling centers are equipped to handle high volumes of material, transforming demolition debris into high-quality recycled aggregate that meets demanding construction specifications.
Benefits of Concrete Recycling
Recycling concrete and asphalt eliminates the need to send large volumes of construction rubble to landfills, reducing disposal costs and environmental impact. By turning concrete waste into reusable aggregate, we conserve natural stone and sand resources, lower greenhouse gas emissions from quarrying and trucking, and provide contractors with cost-effective materials that meet performance requirements.
Our recycled products can be used for road base, structural fill, pipe bedding, erosion control, construction entrances, and other infrastructure applications without compromising quality or durability.
Process of Concrete Recycling
Our recycling process is designed for efficiency, material quality, and environmental responsibility:
- Material Intake – We accept concrete and asphalt rubble and at our recycling yards, inspecting loads to ensure they are free from rebar and contaminants like trash, wood, or hazardous waste.
- Primary Processing – Using excavators and attachments, large concrete slabs are broken down, and loose or extended rebar is removed before the material is fed into the plant.
- Processing – Material is fed into the plant to be crushed down further, and foreign materials are removed and screened to size. Material is fed into the plant where it is crushed to smaller sizes, screened to the required specifications, and cleaned of any foreign materials.
- Sizing and Quality Control – Crushed concrete and asphalt are screened to produce materials that meet specific industry specifications, depending on the size required.
- Stockpiling and Distribution – Processed materials are stockpiled and made available for pickup and delivery to construction sites.
This systematic approach ensures that every ton of concrete and asphalt is processed into a consistent, high-quality product ready for reuse.
Environmental Impact of Concrete Recycling
Recycling concrete and asphalt significantly reduces the need for virgin aggregates, cutting the environmental footprint of construction projects. Each ton of recycled aggregate conserves natural resources and avoids the energy consumption and emissions associated with quarrying, hauling, and processing new materials.
Additionally, by diverting waste from landfills, we help extend landfill life and reduce methane emissions from decomposing debris. Arcosa’s concrete recycling operations are an essential part of a circular economy approach in the construction industry.
We Buy Concrete
Arcosa Crushed Concrete purchases clean, uncontaminated concrete for recycling. Contractors, trucking companies, and demolition crews can deliver material to our recycling locations, where it will be weighed, processed, and repurposed. This service creates an efficient, profitable alternative to disposal, turning what was once considered waste into a valuable resource for new construction projects.
