Recycled Gravel and Crushed Concrete in Atlanta, GA
Metro Atlanta generates millions of tons of concrete waste annually from demolition projects, road reconstruction, building renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Instead of filling landfills with this material, recycled aggregate processing crushes, screens, and grades waste concrete into engineered gravel products that perform equal to or better than virgin quarry stone — at a lower cost and with a fraction of the environmental impact.
Rare Earth Ltd supplies recycled gravel and crushed concrete aggregate for construction projects, commercial properties, residential driveways, and landscaping applications throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Our recycled aggregate products are processed to GDOT specifications and meet the same structural performance requirements as virgin materials for approved applications.
Recycled Aggregate Products
- Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) — Crushed concrete screened to specified gradations. Used as base course material for roads, parking lots, building pads, and structural fill. Meets GDOT Section 800 specifications for approved applications
- Crushed concrete gravel — 3/4-inch and 1-1/2-inch recycled gravel for driveways, access roads, parking areas, and construction entrance pads. Self-compacting properties create a stable surface that improves with traffic
- Recycled asphalt millings (RAP) — Reclaimed asphalt pavement processed for use as base material, temporary roads, and parking area surfaces. Binds together in warm weather for a semi-paved surface
- Recycled fill material — Screened recycled concrete for general fill, grading, and site preparation. Cost-effective alternative to virgin fill dirt for large-volume projects
- Drainage stone — Recycled aggregate sized for French drain systems, retaining wall backfill, and erosion control applications
- Crusher run — Blended recycled aggregate with fines for compactable base layers. Excellent for driveway base, shed pads, and patio foundations
Applications
- Driveway construction and resurfacing — Recycled gravel driveways cost 30-50% less than virgin stone with equivalent performance and drainage
- Parking lot base course — RCA base under asphalt or concrete parking surfaces. LEED-qualifying material for green building projects
- Road base and sub-base — GDOT-approved recycled aggregate for road construction and reconstruction projects
- Building pad preparation — Structural fill and base material for commercial and residential construction
- Pipe bedding and utility trenches — Graded recycled aggregate for underground utility installation
- Erosion control — Riprap and check dam material from larger recycled concrete pieces
- Temporary construction roads — Access roads and staging area surfaces that can be removed or paved over after construction
- Landscaping and hardscaping — Decorative recycled aggregate for pathways, garden borders, and ground cover
Why Recycled Aggregate
The case for recycled aggregate is straightforward — it performs as well as virgin material in approved applications while costing less and diverting waste from landfills:
- Cost savings — Recycled aggregate typically costs 20-40% less than equivalent virgin quarry products. On large-volume projects, this translates to thousands of dollars in material savings
- Environmental impact — Every ton of recycled aggregate used is a ton of concrete diverted from landfill and a ton of virgin stone left unmined. Processing recycled aggregate produces significantly less CO2 than quarrying and transporting new material
- LEED and green building credits — Recycled content materials contribute to LEED certification points under Materials and Resources credits. Government and institutional projects increasingly require recycled content specifications
- Performance — Crushed concrete aggregate actually outperforms virgin gravel in some applications because the angular, rough surface of crushed concrete creates better interlock and compaction than rounded natural gravel
- Availability — Metro Atlanta's construction activity generates a consistent supply of concrete waste, making recycled aggregate reliably available without the supply disruptions that sometimes affect quarry operations
Delivery and Quantities
We deliver recycled aggregate products throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Minimum delivery is typically 10 tons (approximately one dump truck load). For smaller quantities, pickup is available at processing locations. Large-volume project pricing is available for quantities exceeding 100 tons. We work with general contractors, site development companies, and commercial property managers on scheduled deliveries coordinated with project timelines.
Government and Institutional Projects
Our MBE/DBE certification qualifies recycled aggregate purchases toward diversity spending requirements on government and institutional projects. We are registered in SAM.gov with CAGE Code 9WLQ2 and can provide all documentation required for government procurement.
Concrete Recycling Services
If you have concrete waste from a demolition or renovation project, we offer concrete recycling pickup and processing. Rather than paying landfill tipping fees, your concrete waste becomes recycled aggregate product. Contact us for recycling pickup pricing based on volume and location. Learn more about our recycling logistics services.
Service Areas
We deliver recycled aggregate throughout DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, Clayton, Henry, Rockdale, and surrounding counties. View our full recycled aggregate product line.