Bangor Enterprises LLC was launched to pursue opportunities within the concrete recycling industry. As the company achieves its revenue projections, serious consideration will be given to growth and the possibility of expanding into associated arenas. The leadership is currently in discussions with potential investors to secure the requisite capital to launch the operation. It is expected that operations will begin in 2022. Be sure to return and let us know how we can assist you in achieving your crushing needs.
Material Recycling
Most people are familiar with the importance of recycling traditional household items, but environmental and budget conscious construction companies and developers have been making use of materials such as concrete and asphalt for years. In fact, asphalt recycling was a common practice starting in the 1970’s long before recycling became fashionable. Recycling concrete on the other hand has caught on during the past 10 to 20 years due to greater environmental awareness and ever-rising fuel costs.
Process
Rock crushing facilities follow the same general operational procedures. Moved stone is introduced into the process from trucks. This stone is then passed to various operations. Once aggregate of the desired size is formed and sorted, it is then conveyed to stockpiles. The finished product is then shipped off-site to its final destination.
Material Use
Recycled materials are used by the public for many different projects. Some of these projects are as follows:
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Road base and surface courses
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Driveway base and surface courses
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Parking base and surface courses
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Foundation support for buildings of all sizes and classifications, including skyscrapers
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Soil stabilization for special products
Recycling Benefit
By recycling materials from construction projects, clients preserve resources by not incurring landfill fees. This financial benefit has not only been realized by small business owners, but also by major construction, corporate, and federal entities, hence the plethora of opportunities. Reusing material is also beneficial to the environment in reducing landfill accumulation, and can extend the life of other aggregates and raw material sources. The use of recycled materials is seen as being a critical component to all construction projects.
The Need
Construction and demolition waste is a central component of the solid waste stream, amounting to roughly 25 percent of total solid waste nationally. The largest part of C&D material is concrete, which encompasses around 70% of C&D generated material before recycling, according to the U.S. EPA. Construction (21.7 million tons) and demolition (353.6 million tons) activities accounted for over 375 million tons of material in total. Road and bridge demolition generated 157.4 million tons of this amount. Over 140 million tons of concrete are recycled annually, according to the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association. With pressure on landfills continuing to mount, the diversion of C&D materials in general, and concrete, in particular, remains an import area of interest to policymakers. This has led to a focus on material recycling.