WRAP Compliant Recycled Aggregates
Galebest Contracting specialise in sourcing the best quality local recycled aggregates to meet our client’s sustainability, environmental and economic requirements without sacrificing quality.
Recycled aggregate products include:
Dot Type 1
Mot Type 1
Dry screened Fill sand
Dry screened 65mm Clean
Dry screened 75-100mm Clean
Tarmac road planings
Washed 10mm clean
Washed 20mm clean
Washed 40mm clean
Washed grit sand
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For more help with recycled aggregates please contact James at Galebest Contracting today on 07974 761575
The economic benefits of recycled aggregates
Recycled aggregates refer to construction materials that are processed and reused from waste products such as concrete, brick, and asphalt.
According to the Government’s Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), using recycled aggregates can provide the following economic benefits:
Cost savings: Using recycled aggregates can be cheaper than using primary aggregates because they are often cheaper to produce and transport.
Reduced landfill costs: Recycling aggregates reduces the amount of waste going to landfills, which can result in lower landfill costs for businesses.
Improved supply chain resilience: Using recycled aggregates can help to reduce reliance on imported primary aggregates and improve the resilience of the supply chain.
Job creation: Recycling aggregates creates jobs in the recycling and construction industries.
The ecological benefits of recycled aggregates
Using recycled aggregates can provide the following ecological benefits:
- Reduced carbon emissions: Recycling aggregates reduces the need for virgin materials to be extracted and transported, which can reduce carbon emissions and help to mitigate climate change.
- Reduced waste: Recycling aggregates reduces the amount of waste going to landfills, which can help to conserve natural resources and reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal.
- Reduced environmental impact: Recycling aggregates can help to reduce the environmental impact of quarrying for primary aggregates, such as soil erosion and loss of habitats.
According to WRAP, in 2018, 60 million tonnes of aggregates were consumed in the UK, of which only 29 million tonnes were from recycled sources. Increasing the use of recycled aggregates could help to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry and provide economic benefits for businesses.
