Gravel is not only produced during construction work on houses. It is often the gravel gardens that became a trend at times and are now becoming a thorn in the side of more and more nature lovers. Such residues fall under special categories in waste management.
Disposing of gravel is not easy
What does gravel count for?
In construction, the term gravel includes broken rocks with a coarse structure and large grain size. In the waste area, the substance is classified as demolition material. It is treated as rubble and does not belong to hazardous waste. The prerequisite is that the residues are free of harmful substances from additives or adhesions. If the gravel waste contains residues of varnish, paint or adhesives, it falls into the mixed construction waste category. Construction waste is of mineral origin, while mixed construction waste contains both mineral and non-mineral substances.
Proper disposal
Building rubble or waste with mixed building materials does not belong in household waste. Gravel residues require professional disposal and must be free of materials such as soil or plasterboard if they are disposed of in the rubble container. If the ballast contains insulating materials, plastics or other installation materials, it falls into the category of mixed construction waste.
Disposal options for gravel:
- Recycling yard is the point of contact for smaller quantities
- special disposal companies accept large quantities of gravel
- containers can be hired for demolition work
processing and reuse
Building rubble is processed in special crushing plants and processed into recycled concrete or secondary building materials for the construction of roads and paths.
How much does disposal cost?
Basically, you can expect to pay between 150 and 200 euros for renting a five cubic meter container including transport. This applies to both rubble and mixed construction waste. For the latter category, the additional landfill fees are slightly more expensive at 180 to 250 euros. The disposal costs for purely mineral waste are between 150 and 200 euros.
This is how the costs arise
Disposal companies calculate different costs depending on the region, and they usually make complete offers to their customers. The total price includes the container rental for one week with transport to and from the site as well as the disposal costs for the landfill.
tips
A container with a capacity of five cubic meters can hold seven tons of rubble. If you want to dispose of smaller quantities, a one cubic meter sack for around 80 to 100 euros is a good alternative.