Recycled Aggregates

Recycled Aggregates

Grundy & Co Excavations Ltd offers the construction industry a full range of WRAP-quality protocol recycled aggregates, washed sands, and soils.

All our raw materials are sourced from around Merseyside, predominantly in the Cheshire and Manchester areas, and all products are produced in-house at our fully licenced site in Widnes, Cheshire.

 

What recycled aggregates are available?

The team here at Grundy and Co. collects from demolition then sorts, washes, and manufactures a wide range of recycled building aggregates, which include:

  • Coarse sand
  • Crushed brick
  • MOT Type 1
  • Recycled aggregates

 

These aggregates are suitable for use in a wide range of industries and purposes, including:

  • The construction sector, including more minor construction projects
  • Horticulture, including landscape gardening
  • DIY enthusiasts and home renovation companies
  • And many more!

 

How are recycled aggregates made?

First, all raw materials are collected from demolition sites from across Merseyside, before being brought back to our reprocessing site.

Then, the raw materials are pre-sorted to ensure that no unwanted materials enter the recycling process.

Once sorted by size and waste products are removed, two main processes are used to re-utilise waste from the construction site, namely dry crushing, and washing.

Both systems produce high-quality recycled products that meet tight legal specifications for use by the Ministry of Transport and other government projects. To ensure this, all aggregates and sands are tested regularly, by an external, third-party testing house, so that you can be confident that the products you purchase will match your project’s requirements.

If you need more detailed information about products and their uses as primary aggregates, we have a dedicated Quantity Surveyor who can advise you and help support your project from the first day.

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Why do we need to choose recycled materials instead of natural resources?

There is a wide range of benefits that come from reusing construction aggregates that would have been wasted.

But the most important reason we should is to help reduce the impact of construction aggregates on our natural world.

For decades, construction sites have sourced and used virgin materials to craft the built environment, but the carbon footprint and waste associated with this has taken its toll.

According to some studies, construction is responsible for up to 50% of climate change and also impacts waste and landfill usage, as well as causing air, water, and noise pollution.

The simplest solution is to turn to reprocessing materials and high-quality, recycled aggregates – which is something we can help you with.

 

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please find below a list of frequently asked questions from our customers

    What are 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

    Why should I use a recycled aggregate?

    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.

    What vehicles do you use to deliver aggregates?

    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.

    Are recycled aggregates cheaper than virgin aggregates?

    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.

    How soon can you deliver recycled aggregates?

    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.

    Are recycled aggregates WRAP-protocol compliant?

    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.

    Can anything be used to replace a virgin aggregate?

    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.

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    Grundy & Co Excavations Ltd

    The Liver Yard, Ditton Road

    Widnes

    Cheshire

    WA8 0TH

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