How a concrete crusher will help with waste management
Building projects are a crucial part of essential urban development. However, the process of this development can produce significant amounts of waste products. Sustainable waste management is a crucial element of modern-day site services. Hiring a concrete crusher for your next project may be the ideal solution for hitting the targets you need to achieve. Concrete crushers allow you to reuse and recycle waste material, converting it into a valuable resource.
The issues of construction waste
As awareness of climate change and environmental impact grows, it’s increasingly important that construction waste is reduced and dealt with sustainably. Building sites produce waste, including bricks, metal, wood, concrete and other materials. Due to their bulkiness and intentional durability, these waste materials are hard to dispose of. Professionals in the industry are increasingly seeking ways to effect change by reducing their ecological footprint by disposing of waste sustainably and reusing whatever materials possible.
On-site recycling
Recycling the waste products you create on-site will save significant money and time. Bulky waste will no longer have to be transported to landfills or waste disposal centres. Concrete crushers enable time-efficient and sustainable management of waste.
Benefits of concrete crushers
Cost-effective
Hiring a concrete crusher is significantly cheaper than buying one, especially if you only need it for specific projects. Additionally, a concrete crusher will save you money by reducing the need to purchase new materials. Crushed waste materials can often be repurposed and reused in your next construction project. This process will have a substantial impact on your budget. Recycling your materials this way also removes the costs of transporting waste to landfills or waste management centres.
Environmentally-friendly
Reusing materials in new construction will significantly reduce your company’s ecological footprint. Crushed concrete could be reused as aggregate in concrete or in creating roadways. You’ll also reduce your environmental impact by reducing deliveries as new products can be ordered less frequently. Ultimately, recycling materials means less waste will end up in landfills, giving the products a longer and more sustainable life.
How do jaw concrete crushers work?
Hiring a jaw crusher from Paragon Tool Hire will provide you with a powerful and efficient machine that allows you to deal with concrete waste onsite. Jaw concrete crushers work by using compressive force to crush concrete. The waste material is poured into the top and falls between the two jaws. One jaw remains stationary whilst the moving swing jaw grinds hard concrete into smaller fragments, resulting in the materials being crushed as they move down through the crushing chamber. This process reduces the materials to smaller and smaller pieces.
The KOMPLET 3.4 Tonne Jaw Crusher allows you to control the results you achieve, with the output material size ranging from 20-80mm. The crusher features a radio remote control and tracks to increase ease of use, making it an ideal option for your site.
The process of concrete crushing
1. Sort and examine waste: Conduct an assessment of the types and volume of waste generated.
2. Hire a concrete crusher: Speak to Paragon Tool Hire regarding the type and volume of concrete waste on your project, and let a professional advise you on what type of machine is suitable in your case.
3. Safety checks: Ensure the machine is functioning correctly before loading any material into it, this includes checking the oil levels. Show workers how to safely use the concrete crusher before beginning work.
4. Load crusher: Set the concrete crusher to the desired settings and load your presorted materials.
5. Crush materials: Turn the concrete crusher on and let it reduce the materials to reusable rubble.
6. Recycle: Your materials are now ready to reuse in another project.
Conclusion
Choosing to hire a concrete crusher will help to manage and recycle the waste produced on your construction site. This option is not only a practical choice but also one that benefits the environment and will improve your company’s overall sustainability. Reusing materials will save you money and time, allowing your business to grow and flourish.
Why choose Paragon Tool Hire
With over thirty years of experience, we are the obvious choice for tool hire in Buckinghamshire. At Paragon, we pride ourselves on providing reliable and quality services. Our family business is made up of knowledgeable professionals who you can trust. With a product catalogue that ranges from wallpaper strippers to concrete crushers, we’re bound to have the tools you require for your next project. Get in touch today to discuss your project and how we can help you. Don’t hesitate to call us on 01280 822 282.