The UK construction industry generates an enormous amount of construction and demolition waste, approximately 70 million tonnes annually. Yet around 90% of it is recycled into aggregates for roads, fill, and foundations instead of being landfilled, as the industry aims to become more eco-friendly.
A major driver behind this is the push for a circular economy, particularly in construction. Recycled and secondary aggregates now account for nearly 30% of all aggregate use. This is a clear sign that sustainability is becoming a foundation, not just an option.
Regulatory and policy moves, including updates in the Environment Act 2021 and new versions of PAS 2080, are pushing developers and contractors to adopt recycled and low-carbon materials, often with embodied carbon targets that reflect long-term sustainability goals.
A Leader in Sustainable Construction Practices
Concrete Crushing & Recycling Expertise
K&B Crushers specialise in on-site, portable concrete crushing, turning demolished concrete, brick, glass, and other materials into high-quality recycled aggregates. This reduces landfill waste, cuts transport needs, and provides immediate, reusable materials, creating an eco-friendly construction solution for the industry.
Mobile Crusher Hire for Sustainable Demolition
We provide mobile crusher hire across the UK, enabling contractors to crush concrete, brick, and other demolition waste directly on site. This eliminates the need to transport heavy materials to distant recycling centres, reducing vehicle emissions and project costs. On-site crushing produces high-quality recycled aggregates ready for immediate reuse in construction, helping clients meet sustainability targets while keeping operations efficient and environmentally responsible.
Helping Clients Meet Sustainability Goals
By choosing recycled aggregates, clients reduce reliance on quarrying virgin materials, lower carbon footprints, and often cut costs, without sacrificing quality. K&B Crushers supports corporate sustainability and waste management strategies, offering eco-friendly solutions backed by CPCS-qualified, asbestos-aware operatives.
The Bigger Picture: Where Concrete Crushing Fits In
The UK construction sector is transforming fast, driven by the dual forces of regulation and innovation. From low-carbon concrete to carbon-locking aggregates, the industry has never been greener, as it pushes eco-friendly construction practices.
Concrete Crushing plays a pivotal role in this transition, as concrete crushing services and high-quality recycled materials can help reduce waste, emissions, and reliance on virgin aggregates. Local, sustainable, and effective concrete crushing embodies the practical side of green building.
Within the broader green building movement, K&B Crushers exemplify practical, scalable sustainability:
- We align with the circular economy by continuously looping materials back into use.
- We deliver local, compliant recycled aggregates. These are vital for developers working under tight timelines and environmental mandates.
- We pave the way toward innovation, laying the groundwork for effective resource reuse.
Founded in 1993, K&B Crushers have over 30 years of experience in the industry offering highly reliable and cost-effective recycling, crushing and screening service to the whole of the UK.
Here at K&B Crushers, each mobile concrete crusher for hire is fully equipped with its own dust suppression system. With a water supply, we can directly connect to each crusher to minimise dust and dampen down the crushed material as it is processed by the crushing equipment.
Our crushers offer their own board drive system, allowing for greater flexibility of optional crushing locations within a site boundary. With the ease of the mobility of these large machines, prime positioning for maximum site efficiency is always provided. We advise our clients on the most practical positioning of the crushing plant to help minimise both dust and noise to the site and the surrounding vicinity.
Get in touch with us today to see how we can help you. If you’re interested in crushing and recycling concrete with K&B Crushers, talk to us today on 01235 769984.
