Concrete Recycling

Turning Concrete Waste into Valuable Resources

In today's fast-paced construction and demolition industry, concrete recycling plays a vital role in reducing project costs, conserving natural resources, and supporting sustainable construction practices. At Mount Elliott Crushing, we provide professional concrete recycling services for contractors, developers, municipalities, and industrial clients throughout Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Southeast Michigan.

Our state-of-the-art concrete recycling facility transforms demolished concrete into high-quality recycled aggregate that is ready for use in roads, parking lots, commercial developments, industrial sites, and infrastructure projects. Whether you're looking for a dependable concrete recycling company, a convenient concrete dump site, or premium recycled aggregate products, Mount Elliott Crushing has the equipment, experience, and capacity to support projects of every size.

By recycling concrete instead of sending it to landfills, we help our customers reduce disposal costs, improve sustainability, and keep construction projects moving efficiently from demolition through final site development.

What Is Concrete Recycling?

Concrete recycling is the process of collecting, crushing, screening, and repurposing demolished concrete into reusable construction materials. Rather than disposing of concrete in a landfill, recycled concrete is processed into durable aggregate that can be used for a wide range of commercial, municipal, and industrial applications.

At Mount Elliott Crushing, we use modern crushing equipment to produce consistent, high-quality recycled materials that help contractors lower costs while reducing environmental impact.

Benefits of Concrete Recycling

Choosing recycled concrete provides significant advantages for construction projects throughout Metro Detroit.

Lower Disposal Costs

Recycling concrete reduces the amount of material sent to landfills, helping contractors lower disposal expenses while maximizing the value of demolished concrete.

Sustainable Construction

Recycling existing concrete reduces the demand for newly quarried stone and helps conserve Michigan's natural resources. It also diverts substantial amounts of construction debris from landfills each year.

Reliable Construction Materials

Our recycled aggregate products are processed to produce consistent sizing and dependable performance for road construction, parking lots, commercial developments, utilities, and industrial projects.

Faster Project Turnaround

With concrete recycling, material can often be processed and reused more quickly than sourcing virgin aggregate, helping contractors keep projects on schedule.

Our Concrete Recycling Process

Mount Elliott Crushing follows a proven recycling process designed to maximize material recovery and produce dependable recycled aggregate.

Step 1 – Material Delivery

Contractors deliver clean concrete from demolition or construction projects to our Detroit recycling facility.

Step 2 – Inspection

Incoming material is inspected to ensure it meets our acceptance requirements before entering the recycling process.

Step 3 – Crushing

Our heavy-duty crushing equipment processes concrete into smaller, reusable aggregate sizes.

Step 4 – Screening

The crushed material is screened into various aggregate products, including 21AA, 1x3, and 3G.

Step 5 – Reuse

The finished recycled aggregate is loaded for pickup or delivery and used in new construction projects throughout Southeast Michigan.

Recycled Aggregate Products

Mount Elliott Crushing produces a variety of recycled concrete materials for commercial and municipal construction.

21AA Recycled Aggregate

Ideal for road bases, parking lots, driveways, and site development.

1x3 Crushed Concrete

A versatile material commonly used for drainage applications, stabilization, and structural fill.

3G Aggregate

Designed for heavy-duty construction applications requiring durable, recycled base materials.

Industries We Serve

We proudly serve:

  • Commercial contractors

  • Demolition contractors

  • Excavation companies

  • Site development firms

  • Municipal agencies

  • Industrial facilities

  • Road construction contractors

  • Utility contractors

  • General contractors

Why Choose Mount Elliott Crushing?

Contractors throughout Metro Detroit choose Mount Elliott Crushing because we offer:

  • High-capacity concrete recycling

  • Reliable recycled aggregate production

  • Convenient Detroit location

  • Competitive project pricing

  • Fast loading and turnaround

  • Experienced team

  • Sustainable recycling practices

  • Aggregate delivery and trucking

  • On-site concrete crushing services

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of concrete do you accept?

We accept clean concrete from demolition and construction projects. Please contact us if you have any questions about specific materials before your arrival.

What products do you make?

We produce recycled aggregate including 21AA, 1x3, and 3G.

Do you deliver material?

Yes. We provide aggregate delivery throughout Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

Do you provide on-site crushing?

Yes. Our mobile crushing services allow contractors to recycle concrete directly at qualifying project sites.