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Our secondary and recycled aggregates are materials made from processed construction waste. They offer a more sustainable alternative to virgin aggregate, whilst helping to reduce landfill.
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Secondary and recycled aggregates are sustainable construction materials produced through waste materials, or with industry by-products. These materials include crushed concrete, recycled asphalt, brick and by-products such as filler. As part of our focus on the circular economy and providing sustainable customer solutions, we can offer a range of aggregates from recycled and secondary sources.
As demand for more sustainable construction grows, aggregates from secondary or recycled sources are playing an increasingly large and important role in construction projects.
We recognise that preserving our mineral reserves is vital to our environmental commitments. Whilst it helps extend the lifespan of our mineral resources, it also diverts waste from landfill and helps lower the carbon footprint of construction projects.
Our secondary and recycled products are subject to rigorous processing and testing to ensure they might the relevant specifications and exacting quality control needed.
Preserve virgin aggregates
By reducing the use of virgin aggregates we're supporting resource efficiency.
Reduced project costs
Our Secondary & Recycled aggregates can provide a more cost-effective aolution to primary aggregates.
Meet carbon reduction targets
Reducing landfill and helps to reduce overall carbon footprint of materials.
Compliant with British standards
Thorough testing means that our products meet all regulatory standards.
Our secondary and recycled aggregates can be used in a wide range of common applications, including:
Reduced carbon
Resource efficient
Versatile applications
Compliant with British standards
Recycled and secondary aggregates are alternative construction materials which can be used as substitutes of virgin aggregates. They are commonly used in construction for resource and cost saving reasons, especially when focussing on sustainable and circular economy practices.
The main difference between the two is predominantly their source and how they are produced. Recycled aggregates are made by processing construction and demolition waste such as old concrete, bricks or asphalt, whereas secondary aggregates are by-products of industrial processes, and not originally intended to be used as aggregates but can be used as part of the wider material creation. This may include things such as blast furnace slag or incinerator bottom ash.
Recycled and secondary aggregates can be good alternatives to primary aggregates but their performance and suitability depend on the application they are looking to be used in. For example, in road base and subbase, performance is often equal to that of primary aggregates.
Material can be delivered using the following vehicle types based on site access and delivery requirements
Material can also be collected from some plants - please contact your local office for more information
Please note that where a product is specified by a UKCA or CE mark, a certificate and Declaration of Performance is available upon request.
