5 Reasons To Use Concrete Blocks In Your Waste Management Centre

Construction is imperative in waste management centres such as tips and recycling centres for several reasons, not least because it ensures the space is kept tidy and waste streams remain separate for the correct disposal. A popular construction tool within these facilities is interlocking concrete blocks, which slot together to create walls and barriers.

These building blocks are incredibly strong and durable, weather-resistant and fire-resistant.

At 2 Brothers Concrete & Pumping, we supply high-quality concrete blocks to a range of industries across the UK. With a combined 25 years of working with concrete, we have perfected the concrete design mix to make highly durable concrete blocks that will be suitable for whatever your needs are.

In this blog, we share five reasons why you should use our concrete blocks in your waste management centre.

Durability and Longevity

Concrete blocks are durable and weather resistant, meaning they will stand for a long time without being damaged by extreme weather conditions.

When used to create waste bays or push walls, the concrete blocks can experience large forces from machinery pushing the waste up against the wall. The concrete's strength allows this to be done without concern for the wall tumbling.

Additionally, the weather resistance means you won't need to worry about replacing the blocks every few years due to erosion or degradation. Rather, they will stand in their place for as long as you need them, enabling you to focus on other aspects of your waste management centre.

Cost-Effectiveness

Concrete blocks can be used in a multitude of ways. They are reusable and flexible, meaning that investing in one set of blocks can open the door to a range of solutions over the years.

Additionally, these blocks will require little to no maintenance or repair, meaning you don't have to spend any money after the initial purchase costs.

Environmental Sustainability

Choosing to utilise concrete blocks is an environmentally sustainable option for several reasons.

They are reusable, meaning that if you need to reorganise the layout of your bays, you can move these blocks about, reducing the need for new materials. This decreases the carbon footprint, not only in the sourcing and production of new blocks but also in their transportation.

Additionally, our concrete blocks are made-to-order, so we will only produce the amount you need. Again, this limits the resources we use, reducing our carbon footprint and the waste generated from your order.

As a waste management site, environmentally friendly solutions and sustainability are likely to be a core value. Therefore, introducing the use of concrete blocks furthers your efforts to create a cleaner and greener disposal and waste management system.

Enhanced Safety and Security

Concrete blocks are incredibly safe, enhancing the safety of your employees and any visitors tipping at your site.

This is for a number of reasons.

Firstly, the blocks interlock on one another, making the walls or barriers sturdy with a low risk of falling.

Secondly, concrete is a fire-resistant material, meaning that should a waste fire break out, the barriers or bay walls will prevent the fire from spreading, containing it to one area, making it easier to put out and ensuring a safe assembly area for employees and visitors to go.

Finally, a single layer of concrete blocks can create safe zones, such as walkways. These will separate the paths that heavy machinery will take, and pedestrians will use throughout your waste management site, reducing the risk of serious accidents and injuries.

Flexibility and Customisation

While we have a standard specification for our concrete blocks (sizes 1500mm x 6000mm x 6000mm), we can produce blocks of other sizes if you require them. This provides a level of customisation not available with other solutions.

Additionally, these blocks can be reused over and over again, making their use flexible to whatever your needs are.

As you expand, you can add more waste bays or build up your network of walkways.

As new regulations come into waste management all the time, having the space to separate materials is key to a successful waste management company. Therefore, using the resources you have on-site, such as interlocking concrete blocks, can make adjusting to these regulations easier.

Trust 2 Brothers For Your Concrete Blocks

So, there we have it, five reasons why you should be using concrete blocks at your waste management facility.

From increased health and safety to their cost-effectiveness and durability, these blocks will enhance your centre in many ways.

At 2 Brothers Concrete & Pumping, we provide a comprehensive service that can include a site visit to help you understand the uses of our blocks and how many you might need.

Each order is made at our concrete depot in Southampton and made to order. This allows us to create blocks in various sizes to meet your requirements and control the quality of concrete used in each batch. Our team complete rigorous quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that the blocks meet specific standards and project specifications, so you can be confident in the quality of the blocks you receive.

Not local to Southampton? Don't worry! We have a network of delivery solutions, meaning that we can deliver our concrete blocks across the nation.

Get in touch with our concrete specialists today to order your concrete blocks or book a site survey. Call us on 01489 552737 or complete our online contact form, and we will give you a callback.