Recover More Than Concrete
Every ready-mix producer deals with returned concrete. Trucks come back from the jobsite with unused material. Mixer drums require daily washout. Batch plants generate slurry, aggregate, and wash water that must be managed.
Without an efficient recovery system, those materials become costly waste.
The CMQ Engineering Concrete Reclaimer transforms returned concrete into valuable recovered resources—clean aggregate, reusable fines, and reclaimable water—helping producers reduce disposal costs, improve plant efficiency, and recover materials that would otherwise be lost. Built for durability and designed for continuous operation, the CMQ Concrete Reclaimer combines efficient material separation with heavy-duty construction to deliver reliable performance day after day.
Returned concrete is inevitable. Wasted materials don’t have to be.
At the heart of the CMQ Concrete Reclaimer is a rotating trommel screen that continuously tumbles and washes returned concrete, separating clean reusable aggregate from sand, cement fines, and wash water. Unlike systems that simply move material through a screw conveyor, the rotating trommel provides thorough washing action that improves aggregate cleanliness while maintaining continuous flow through the machine. Recovered coarse aggregate is discharged onto a stockpiling conveyor, while fine material is directed through the integrated fines discharge system for further recovery and water management.
The result is cleaner aggregate, improved recovery efficiency, and less material ending up in settling ponds or landfills.
Available with one-, two-, or three-truck washout troughs, the system minimizes waiting time during peak production periods while maintaining consistent recovery performance. Heavy-duty construction and straightforward operation provide dependable service in the demanding environment of a modern ready-mix plant.
Features of CMQ Engineering’s Concrete Reclaimer:
- A trommel screen is mounted above the fines discharge screw, allowing minus 1/4-inch product to pass into the discharge screw chamber
- 1/4-inch and larger aggregate is discharged from the trommel screen
- Proven production rate of 1,053 cubic feet per hour
- A 13-foot conveyor with 18-inch belt stockpiles aggregate from the reclaimer
- 1, 2, or 3-truck washout troughs are available
- Water discharge sockets allow water to wash discharged product into the reclaimer
Why Recover Returned Concrete?
Recovering materials before they become waste offers significant operational advantages:
- Recover valuable coarse aggregate for future use
- Reduce disposal and landfill costs
- Minimize washout cleanup
- Lower fresh water consumption
- Improve plant housekeeping
- Support environmental compliance
- Reduce waste throughout your operation
Every returned load represents materials you’ve already paid for. Recovering those materials helps improve profitability while reducing environmental impact. Learn more…
Let Us Quote A Concrete Reclaimer for Your Operation!
Contact us today for a quote on a concrete reclaimer to recover valuable materials before they become expensive waste.