Concrete Recycling Services in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's construction industry generates enormous volumes of concrete waste — building demolitions, road reconstruction, parking lot removal, sidewalk replacement, and renovation projects all produce concrete debris that must be removed from the site. Traditionally, this material goes to landfills at significant cost per ton for both hauling and tipping fees. Concrete recycling eliminates this waste stream entirely by processing demolition concrete into reusable aggregate products that go back into construction rather than into the ground.
Thrare Contracting provides concrete recycling services for demolition contractors, general contractors, site development companies, and property owners throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. We pick up concrete waste from your project site, process it into graded recycled aggregate, and return it to the construction supply chain as a cost-effective, environmentally responsible building material.
Concrete Recycling Services
- Demolition concrete pickup — We pick up concrete waste from demolition and construction sites throughout metro Atlanta. Roll-off containers and direct truck loading available depending on site conditions and volume
- On-site crushing — For large-volume projects (500+ tons), we bring mobile crushing equipment to your site and process concrete on location. The recycled aggregate stays on-site for immediate reuse, eliminating hauling costs entirely
- Processing and grading — Concrete waste is crushed, screened, and graded into specified aggregate products. Rebar and contaminants are removed during processing
- Recycled aggregate supply — Processed material is available for purchase as crushed concrete aggregate or recycled gravel for other projects
- C&D waste diversion documentation — We provide waste diversion certificates and tonnage reports for LEED documentation, EPD compliance, and project sustainability reporting
Materials We Recycle
- Plain concrete — Sidewalks, driveways, foundation slabs, and unreinforced flatwork
- Reinforced concrete — Structural concrete with rebar. Steel is separated magnetically during crushing and recycled separately
- Concrete block (CMU) — Masonry block walls and foundations
- Precast concrete — Panels, barriers, pipe, and precast structural elements
- Concrete pavement — Road and parking lot concrete removed during reconstruction
- Asphalt pavement — Reclaimed asphalt processed into RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) for reuse as base material or in new asphalt mixes
Cost Savings
Concrete recycling typically saves 30-60% compared to conventional landfill disposal when you factor in the full cost:
- Avoided tipping fees — Metro Atlanta landfills charge $40-80+ per ton for C&D waste disposal. Recycling rates are significantly lower
- Reduced hauling — On-site crushing eliminates hauling entirely. Off-site processing still reduces trips because recycling facilities are often closer than approved landfills
- Material credit — On large volumes, the recycled aggregate produced from your concrete waste has resale value that offsets processing costs
- Avoided virgin material purchase — If your project needs base aggregate, recycling your own demolition concrete into RCA means you buy less virgin material
LEED and Sustainability Compliance
Construction and demolition waste diversion is a significant component of LEED certification and increasingly required by local jurisdictions. Georgia EPD regulations encourage C&D recycling, and several metro Atlanta jurisdictions have enacted or are considering mandatory diversion requirements for large projects. Our recycling services provide:
- Waste diversion certificates with tonnage documentation
- Chain of custody records showing material destination
- Recycled content documentation for aggregate products
- Sustainability reporting data for ESG and corporate environmental programs
Project Types
- Commercial building demolition
- Road and highway reconstruction
- Parking lot removal and replacement
- Residential foundation removal
- Sidewalk and curb replacement
- Bridge demolition
- Infrastructure upgrades
- Site clearing and grading
Government Projects
Our MBE/DBE certification qualifies our concrete recycling services for diversity participation requirements on government projects. We are registered in SAM.gov and experienced with the documentation requirements of federal, state, and local government procurement.
Service Areas
We provide concrete recycling services across the entire Atlanta metropolitan area including DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, Clayton, Henry, and Rockdale counties. View our recycled aggregate products or recycling logistics services.