Recycling demolition concrete into road base onsite
Arncliffe, NSW
Ford Civil Contracting began processing demolition concrete directly on active job sites using a FlipScreen screening bucket. By separating usable crushed material from debris and fines during excavation, the team was able to produce a reusable road base onsite. The process reduced disposal costs and eliminated the need to import large quantities of aggregate.
Ford Civil Contracting
Civil works and demolition projects frequently generate large quantities of broken concrete and construction debris. Ford Civil Contracting encountered this while clearing structures and preparing urban sites around Arncliffe. Although the concrete fragments contained high-quality aggregate, separating it from soil, reinforcement and mixed debris was time consuming. Much of the material was traditionally loaded out and transported to recycling yards while new road base was later delivered back to site for access tracks and ground stabilisation. In busy metropolitan areas this created significant transport costs and logistical challenges. The company wanted a way to reclaim usable aggregate from demolition material as part of the site preparation process.
Challenge
Ford Civil Contracting began using a FlipScreen E80 screening bucket on its excavator during demolition and excavation works. Instead of sending rubble directly to waste piles, operators screened the crushed concrete through the rotating drum. The mesh allowed fines and soil to fall through while larger fragments of clean concrete were separated and stockpiled. By changing mesh sizes, the crew could produce a consistent grade of aggregate suitable for road base or structural fill. Because the attachment operates from the excavator itself, screening could occur alongside demolition activities without requiring additional equipment or dedicated processing areas.
Solution
The ability to process demolition material onsite allowed Ford Civil Contracting to turn what was once considered waste into a valuable construction resource. Screened concrete was reused immediately for temporary access roads, ground stabilisation and base preparation for upcoming works. This significantly reduced the volume of material leaving the site while lowering the need to purchase imported road base. Fewer truck movements also helped simplify site logistics in the busy urban environment. By integrating screening directly into the demolition workflow, the team improved material efficiency while reducing project costs and environmental impact.
Result
FlipScreen E80 used by Ford Civil Contracting to recover reusable material onsite.
Recycling
E80
Crushed concrete
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Recycling demolition concrete into road base onsite
Arncliffe, NSW
Civil works and demolition projects frequently generate large quantities of broken concrete and construction debris. Ford Civil Contracting encountered this while clearing structures and preparing urban sites around Arncliffe. Although the concrete fragments contained high-quality aggregate, separating it from soil, reinforcement and mixed debris was time consuming. Much of the material was traditionally loaded out and transported to recycling yards while new road base was later delivered back to site for access tracks and ground stabilisation. In busy metropolitan areas this created significant transport costs and logistical challenges. The company wanted a way to reclaim usable aggregate from demolition material as part of the site preparation process.
Challenge
Ford Civil Contracting began using a FlipScreen E80 screening bucket on its excavator during demolition and excavation works. Instead of sending rubble directly to waste piles, operators screened the crushed concrete through the rotating drum. The mesh allowed fines and soil to fall through while larger fragments of clean concrete were separated and stockpiled. By changing mesh sizes, the crew could produce a consistent grade of aggregate suitable for road base or structural fill. Because the attachment operates from the excavator itself, screening could occur alongside demolition activities without requiring additional equipment or dedicated processing areas.
Solution
The ability to process demolition material onsite allowed Ford Civil Contracting to turn what was once considered waste into a valuable construction resource. Screened concrete was reused immediately for temporary access roads, ground stabilisation and base preparation for upcoming works. This significantly reduced the volume of material leaving the site while lowering the need to purchase imported road base. Fewer truck movements also helped simplify site logistics in the busy urban environment. By integrating screening directly into the demolition workflow, the team improved material efficiency while reducing project costs and environmental impact.
Result
Recycling
E80
FlipScreen E80 used by Ford Civil Contracting to recover reusable material onsite.
Crushed concrete
Industry:
FlipScreen Model:
Material:
Ford Civil Contracting began processing demolition concrete directly on active job sites using a FlipScreen screening bucket. By separating usable crushed material from debris and fines during excavation, the team was able to produce a reusable road base onsite. The process reduced disposal costs and eliminated the need to import large quantities of aggregate.
Ford Civil Contracting
Recycling demolition concrete into road base onsite
Arncliffe, NSW
Civil works and demolition projects frequently generate large quantities of broken concrete and construction debris. Ford Civil Contracting encountered this while clearing structures and preparing urban sites around Arncliffe. Although the concrete fragments contained high-quality aggregate, separating it from soil, reinforcement and mixed debris was time consuming. Much of the material was traditionally loaded out and transported to recycling yards while new road base was later delivered back to site for access tracks and ground stabilisation. In busy metropolitan areas this created significant transport costs and logistical challenges. The company wanted a way to reclaim usable aggregate from demolition material as part of the site preparation process.
Challenge
Ford Civil Contracting began using a FlipScreen E80 screening bucket on its excavator during demolition and excavation works. Instead of sending rubble directly to waste piles, operators screened the crushed concrete through the rotating drum. The mesh allowed fines and soil to fall through while larger fragments of clean concrete were separated and stockpiled. By changing mesh sizes, the crew could produce a consistent grade of aggregate suitable for road base or structural fill. Because the attachment operates from the excavator itself, screening could occur alongside demolition activities without requiring additional equipment or dedicated processing areas.
Solution
The ability to process demolition material onsite allowed Ford Civil Contracting to turn what was once considered waste into a valuable construction resource. Screened concrete was reused immediately for temporary access roads, ground stabilisation and base preparation for upcoming works. This significantly reduced the volume of material leaving the site while lowering the need to purchase imported road base. Fewer truck movements also helped simplify site logistics in the busy urban environment. By integrating screening directly into the demolition workflow, the team improved material efficiency while reducing project costs and environmental impact.
Result
Recycling
E80
FlipScreen E80 used by Ford Civil Contracting to recover reusable material onsite.
Crushed concrete
Industry:
FlipScreen Model:
Material:
Ford Civil Contracting began processing demolition concrete directly on active job sites using a FlipScreen screening bucket. By separating usable crushed material from debris and fines during excavation, the team was able to produce a reusable road base onsite. The process reduced disposal costs and eliminated the need to import large quantities of aggregate.
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