When buildings, extensions or structures are destroyed, a huge amount of waste is left behind. Concrete, hardcore, wood, metal and plasterboard are just some of the materials that homeowners and project managers alike have to dispose of.
In the UK, construction and demolition waste makes up over half of all waste produced, and it’s becoming an issue that affects us all.
At SRC Group, we look at waste differently, in fact we see it as a valuable resource than can be given a new lease of life. So, what exactly happens to construction and demolition waste? Here’s how SRC deals with it:
Once excavation or demolition begins, SRC Group can step in to offer muck away services. This involves removing inert material like soil, hardcore or rock as well as non-inert waste, like contaminated soil. Our team makes sure that waste is dealt with responsibly from the start. With the biggest fleet of tipper and grab lorries in the South East, SRC makes quick work of even large-scale projects.
We also ensure that the waste is classified before removal, with our rapid in-house soil testing. Thorough testing will clarify whether hydrocarbons, heavy metals, or asbestos is present in the waste. Harmful waste can then be identified and handled correctly, ensuring that you avoid any potential health or environmental issues.
At SRC we don’t just take away rubble, we offer full a full range of demolition and material recovery services. This means that all materials suitable for processing and crushing on-site are then available to reuse straight away. Anything leftover that cannot be processed is brought directly to our own on-site recycling centres.
Owning this process end-to-end is a huge part of our circular economy, which ensures that waste is processed properly, and reused wherever possible.
We crush, screen, wash and test all waste that we process before turning these materials into:
Here’s where the full circular economy magic happens; SRC Build. SRC Group’s construction arm uses these recycled products in hundreds of projects on a daily basis. Demolition debris becomes aggregates which becomes blocks and concrete; forming the very base of new buildings and structures. No landfill shortcuts, no lost value, just an efficient and environmentally-friendly closed-loop system.
Sometimes the leftover materials can’t be used to create new buildings via recycling, however, at SRC we never throw anything out carelessly. Instead, we use this final-fill in restoration projects, bringing new life to old quarries and damaged land.
This regenerates biodiversity and creates new agricultural spaces. In 2024, our first year of reinvigorating unused spaces, we turned 20 acres of old quarry into arable land, using materials that would otherwise have been wasted.
Some demolition projects involve asbestos, solvents, pesticides, or contaminated soil. SRC’s team is fully licensed to handle hazardous and non-hazardous muck-away. We offer onsite treatment and bespoke disposal planning, meaning even complex waste streams are handled safely and legally.
It’s not just large construction firms that generate waste; small demolition jobs like extensions, garage removals, or shed clearances also produce huge volumes of bricks, timber, concrete and soil that need to go somewhere.
At SRC Group, we work with local builders and homeowners to collect and process construction and demolition waste on domestic projects. Whether it’s a single load from a driveway renovation or multiple skips for a home extension; our team ensures that material is collected efficiently and put back into the circular economy.
We apply the same WRAP-compliant recycling processes to domestic waste as we do for commercial sites, meaning nothing gets overlooked, and your project stays compliant with environmental guidelines.
For example:
Even on the smaller end of the scale, the principles of the circular economy hold true: reuse what you can, reduce what you waste, and make sure as little as possible goes to landfill.
Whether you’re a homeowner doing a renovation or a small contractor managing multiple jobs, SRC offers:
SRC has diverted 30 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste from landfill; cutting pollution, preserving raw materials, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Using recycled materials helps our clients to meet sustainability benchmarks like BREEAM or ESOS, which are particularly important for public-sector or green-certified bids.
Recycling on-site and using locally sourced recycled aggregates can reduce transport and disposal costs. Plus, avoiding landfill fees and the Aggregates Levy can add to the cost savings.
Owning every step, from muck-away to final-fill, gives SRC visibility, flexibility, and accountability that many competitors can’t match.
Construction and demolition waste doesn’t have to be a problem; in fact it can be part of the solution. At SRC Group, we’re giving construction and demolition debris a new life by turning it into aggregates, blocks, concrete, and restored land.
If you’d like to know more about how SRC Group can transform your project’s waste from a liability into an asset, contact us today.
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