March 30, 2018, 01:44 PM
GeorgeairCrispyCrete - disposing of returned concrete
That is a very cool idea that seems likely to be broadly implemented.
CrispyCrete High level process review articleMarch 30, 2018, 02:38 PM
Chris42Good idea in general. If they already use forms to cast blocks, that could continue and this could complement the system. Blocks for a large returned load, treated concrete for the rest.
March 30, 2018, 05:29 PM
snwghstI have a good friend who has a concrete crushing yard.
Depending on spec needed he can grind everything from 1/4” chunks to 5” rock. He resells for anything from road beds to oyster beds
Everything goes through multiple stage screens and sorted by size. Magnets pull the steel out. This he amasses until the recycling price is right then he cashes it in also
He can’t get enough waste to fill his orders often
March 30, 2018, 05:59 PM
BBMWI would expect a trademark infringement lawsuit from Crispy Kreme pretty shortly.
March 30, 2018, 08:34 PM
ffemt44Concrete is my career. If the foreman or project manager has a half a clue as to what thy are doing there will be less than half a yard of concrete remaining after a pour. We will either line our concrete debris dumpster with some plastic and have he truck wash out there or build a box for it. Either way the dumpster of leftover concrete and debris gets sent to a recycler for a minimal charge.
Regular garbage costs about $50 a yard to dispose of.
Concrete debris in a separate dumpster costs $8 a yard to dispose of. It is always crushed and reused.