Why use recycled concrete?

Concrete is ubiquitous on construction sites for many applications. Without it, construction can't happen. But even the strongest materials age, and concrete is no exception. 

Demolished concrete can still be a valuable resource, and concrete recycling is becoming a key element in the process of sustainable construction and demolition, bringing environmental benefits through proper management and reuse. This topic is at the heart of a series of episodes that MB Crusher is dedicating to the recycling of concrete.

MB Crusher equipment can help construction sites be more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable by recycling building materials using machinery many companies already have on hand.

Turning the old into new

"With MB Crusher, we've managed to save time and money, but above all, we've been able to respect the environment. Our clients increasingly appreciate this eco-friendly approach," says the management of an Italian construction firm.

By mounting an MB-C50 crusher bucket on a mini excavator, the company was able to transform a demolition job into a full-fledged recycling centre. The waste material from demolishing an old two-family house was reused on-site to fill the foundations of the new building and the adjacent courtyard. 

MB Crusher equipment is effective on sites such as a building demolition in a congested area where traffic makes transporting debris a logistical problem. A BF120.4 crusher bucket offers the ability to transform the demolished concrete into materials for reconstruction and recover the iron on-site with a 24 V iron separator installed directly on the MB Crusher unit. The outcome is no transportation, no disposal fees, and the job can be done quickly.

DIY recycled concrete

A Spanish company using the BF90.3 crusher bucket found opportunities to expand its business, enabling the equipment investment to quickly pay off. Previously, the company had to send all waste materials to a landfill, incurring high transport and disposal costs. Now, it recycles the material directly on-site, transforming it into reusable resources.