What is gravel?
In the construction industry, the term gravel includes broken rock with a coarse structure and large grain size. In the waste sector, the substance is considered demolition material. It is treated as building rubble and is not a hazardous waste. The prerequisite is that the residues are free of pollutants from additives or adhesions. If the ballast waste contains residues of varnishes, paints 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.
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Proper disposal
Construction waste or waste with mixed building materials does not belong in the household waste. Gravel residues require professional disposal and must be free of substances such as earth or plasterboard if they are disposed of in the construction waste container. If the ballast contains insulating materials, plastics or other installation materials, it falls into the category of mixed construction waste.
Disposal options for ballast:
- Recyclinghof is the contact for smaller quantities
- special disposal companies accept large quantities of gravel
- Containers can be rented for demolition work
Reconditioning and reuse
Construction waste is processed in special crushing plants and processed into recycled concrete or secondary building materials for the construction of roads and paths.
What does the disposal cost?
Basically, you can expect costs of between 150 and 200 euros for renting a five cubic meter container including transport. This applies to both construction waste 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 charge different costs depending on the region, whereby they usually submit 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 of the landfill.
Tips
A container with a capacity of five cubic meters can hold seven tons of construction rubble. If you want to dispose of smaller quantities, a bag with a cubic meter volume for around 80 to 100 euros is a good alternative.
