Recycled Aggregates

Recycled aggregates are coarse materials. They can be by-products from construction that have never been used, or they can be materials that have been previously used in construction or demolition and reprocessed (i.e. crushed, mixed, graded).

Examples include:

• Crushed asphalt
• Crushed brick
• Crushed concrete
• Crushed stone
• Gravel
• Sand

There are many social, economic and environmental benefits to be had from using recycled aggregates, like the ones we supply at Grundy & Co Excavations.

For example:

Save money – opting to use recycled materials will help to keep your costs low as they are less expensive to produce. If recycled materials are available locally, this can reduce transportation costs too. And making use of recycled aggregates, instead of sending them to landfill, will eliminate the need to pay landfill tax.

Sustainable – recycled aggregate is considered to be a ‘green’ material in construction. And with more emphasis on protecting and preserving our environment, and fewer natural resources required, recycled aggregates are an eco-friendly alternative to the conventional choice.

Versatile – whether it be landscaping, home improvements, general construction work or roads, recycled aggregates are suitable for a host of applications and will allow you to accomplish your project to the highest standard.

Durable – studies have shown that recycled aggregates have a long lifespan and are equally as reliable as natural aggregate. On top of this, they are extremely safe to use.

Above all, using recycled aggregates will enable you to do your bit for the environment – without breaking the bank – and without sacrificing strength and durability.

Here at Grundy & Co Excavations, we regularly deliver recycled aggregates to customers in our local area – covering Merseyside and Chester – using 8-wheel tipper trucks. All we ask is that you give us at least 48 hours’ notice.

However, recycled aggregates can be delivered using grab lorries or HIAB lorries as well. Grab hire offers a simple solution for removing industrial waste, and these vehicles are capable of working in difficult areas which means they can also be used to deliver aggregates. HIAB lorries, on the other hand, are designed to lift and transport heavy objects or materials (including large bags of aggregate), removing the need for forklifts and cranes.

Yes, using recycled aggregate to pave your driveway or complete your construction project is a smart move – guaranteed to save you money.

Unlike virgin aggregates that can be expensive to produce, recycled aggregates make use of the by-products from construction and demolition projects. Not only does that mean you’ll be able to spend less on aggregate, but you’ll also benefit the environment by reducing the number of usable materials that end up being dumped at the landfill.

Another great thing about using recycled aggregates is that, if they’re widely available locally, you won’t have to pay as much to have them transported to your site. And neither will you have to wait a long time for new materials to be manufactured and delivered.

At Grundy & Co, we generally ask customers to give us at least 48-hours’ notice.

That means, if you need recycled aggregate for your project due to commence on a Wednesday, you should aim to contact us no later than Monday. This will allow us to check our availability of aggregate and tipping trucks.

Delivery times can also vary depending on the quantity of recycled aggregate required and your location. For example, if you’re based on our doorstep in Widnes, we may be able to deliver aggregate sooner. However, Grundy & Co accommodate the needs of all customers in Merseyside, Chester, The Wirral, St Helens, Warrington and Runcorn.

For more information about the areas we deliver recycled aggregates to, and when you can expect our team to arrive at your site, call us on 0151 257 8816.

Sometimes the biggest barrier to swapping to recycled material primary aggregates is the concern about quality.

The WRAP Quality protocol outlines a selection of criteria that discusses producing recycled materials from inert waste and determines when a recycled aggregate is no longer considered waste products and can be reused.

It also outlines how companies can store, transport, and handle the renewed recycled aggregates, including crushed concrete and recycled concrete.

All products from Grundy and Co. are reprocessed to become WRAP protocol-compliant and are assessed by a private, third-party company to ensure this remains so.

Utilising pre-used to create environmentally friendly construction materials means we can't use just anything you might find at a demolition site.

While it would be great to use 100% of materials found once a past project has been torn down, creating a high-quality recycled material comes from careful processing and using the right inert waste.

This includes recycled concrete, crushed stone, bricks, and stone, amongst others, to create a selection of products that can be used in a multitude of ways - from providing sub-base for road construction to making fill for drainage.

It all starts with collecting the right materials in the first instance.