When making improvements to a property, concrete may need to be removed or disposed of. According to House Grail, concrete is between 60% to 75% aggregate, 15% cement, and between 5% to 8% air. Its composition makes it possible to reuse and recycle concrete. Here’s a closer look at how concrete disposal often occurs.

Breaking Up the Concrete

The concrete has to be broken up into smaller pieces so that workers can easily remove it. The process is never a quiet one and often requires workers to use a variety of noisy equipment to break up the concrete. This can often be dangerous for those without the proper equipment and knowledge of the concrete removal process, so it's a task that's best left to the professionals. To guarantee the work can be completed quickly and efficiently, work with a concrete service with over a decade of experience. More experienced concrete services have a better understanding of how to avoid common issues that may hinder the process.

Hauling Away the Concrete

Once the big pieces are broken up into manageable smaller pieces, workers have to pick them up and load them into a truck or a trailer. Hauling out the concrete is the most labor-intensive part of concrete disposal. The process can become even more time-consuming when you work with a concrete service that doesn't accept mixed loads of materials. Some services will require that concrete and asphalt be separated prior to hauling it away. Take the time to receive quotes from local companies that don't require these materials to be separated so you can have everything hauled away in a more timely manner at a price that fits within your budget.

Crushing the Concrete

Concrete must be crushed to help remove aggregate and separate the concrete from it. Small pieces of concrete are fed into a crushing machine that might use a couple of very heavy rollers with very hard teeth to crush the smaller pieces of concrete. Work with a concrete service that offers custom crushing services in order to ensure it's done properly and the materials can be re-utilized.

The disposal of concrete isn't a process that should be rushed or taken lightly. Working with professionals guarantees you're safety and helps to expedite the process significantly. You can learn more about concrete disposal and recycling by giving Metropolitan Concrete Recycle a call today.