Can concrete be recycled ?

QuestionsCategory: RecyclingCan concrete be recycled ?
Sunil Gupta asked 6 years ago
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Can concrete be recycled ?
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Can concrete be recycled ?
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Concrete is the most commonly used material for construction and infrastructure projects. Being the most common material a lot of concrete waste is generated which ends up being dumped in the landfills without being reused or recycled.
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Team GreenSutra® Staff answered 6 years ago

It is not easy to recycle materials like concrete but concrete can most definitely be recycled and reused.

Concrete is the most commonly used material for construction and infrastructure projects. Being the most common material, large amounts of concrete waste is generated which ends up being dumped in the landfills without being reused or recycled.

Concrete Recycling directly depends on:

  • Size of Concrete
  • Shape of Concrete
  • Amount of Contaminants present on Concrete