Heidelberg Materials UK has invested in a new wash plant at its Bristol-based B&A Group site, enabling the large-scale recycling of excavated waste.
B&A Group is a leading construction soil and aggregate recycling company and became part of the Heidelberg Materials family in May 2024.
Heidelberg Materials UK says the new wash plant is the largest in Britain. It separates, washes, and processes up to 400,000 tonnes of excavated waste (primarily soils) annually from construction, demolition, and industrial sites, as well as public works and utility projects, to provide a reliable source of high-quality recycled aggregates.
It is fitted with a drainage and water recovery system to capture and recirculate the water used, minimising its impact on the environment.
The £8 million investment is part of Heidelberg Materials’ strategy to conserve natural resources and promote the circular economy.
“Our new bespoke wash plant enables on-site recovery and washing of material, turning soil into recycled aggregates, helping meet increasing demand for more sustainable construction products,” said Helen Griffin, Managing Director at B&A Group. “It also diverts more material from landfill, and on-site washing helps meet environmental permit standards and avoids contamination concerns, supporting regulatory compliance.”
The new plant can process inert soils into fine and coarse aggregates. The range of washed recycled aggregates produced by the plant can be used to replace primary aggregate in a range of products, including concrete and asphalt.
“Our new recycling wash plant at B&A Group is the first of a number we have planned to enable us to increase our capacity of recycled products,” said Richard Wilcock, Recycling Director at Heidelberg Materials UK. “It is part of our strategy to enable our customers to build more, with less and another step towards achieving our aim to deliver 50 per cent of our revenue from sustainable products by 2030.”
Find out more: https://www.heidelbergmaterials.co.uk/en/recycling
