Gravel is not only produced during construction work on houses. It is often the gravel gardens that have temporarily become a trend and are now a thorn in the side of more and more nature lovers. Such residues fall under special categories in waste management.
How and where can you dispose of gravel?
Dispose of gravel: Dispose of gravel residue professionally, e.g. via a recycling center, special disposal companies or through a rented container. When it comes to disposal, costs between 150 and 200 euros can be expected for five cubic meters of gravel.
What does gravel count for?
In construction, the term gravel refers to broken rocks with a coarse structure and large grain size. In the waste sector, the material is considered demolition material. It is treated as building rubble and is not classified as hazardous waste. The prerequisite is that the residues are free of harmful substances from additives or adhesion. If the gravel 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.
Proper disposal
Construction rubble or waste with mixed building materials do not belong in the household waste. Gravel residues require professional disposal and must be free of substances such as earth or plasterboard when disposed of in the construction waste container. If the gravel contains insulating materials, plastics or other installation materials, it falls into the category of mixed construction waste.
Disposal options for gravel:
- Recyclinghof is the contact for smaller quantities
- special disposal companies accept large quantities of gravel
- Containers can be rented for demolition work
Processing and reuse
In special crushing plants, construction waste is processed 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 to rent a five cubic meter container including transport. This applies to both construction 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 150 to 200 euros.
How the costs arise
Disposal companies charge different costs depending on the region, although they usually provide their customers with complete offers. The total price includes the container rental for one week with delivery and removal as well as the disposal costs for the landfill.
Tip
A container with a capacity of five cubic meters can hold seven tons of construction rubble. If you would like to dispose of smaller quantities, a bag with a volume of one cubic meter for around 80 to 100 euros is a good alternative.
