Can I Recycle Concrete with Rebar?

Often, yes — concrete with rebar may be recyclable. But call before loading so we can confirm the size, quantity, rebar content, and handling requirements.

Rebar changes the job because metal must be separated from the concrete during processing or handled before crushing.

Why Rebar Matters

Concrete crushing equipment is built to process concrete and masonry material. Embedded metal can affect:

• Handling time
• Crusher wear
• Separation needs
• Load pricing
• Finished aggregate cleanliness
• Whether the load fits drop-off or mobile crushing

Drop-off With Rebar

For smaller or ongoing contractor loads, drop-off may still be the right path. Call first if:

• Rebar is heavy or protruding
• Pieces are oversized
• The load includes wire mesh, anchors, or attachments
• The concrete is mixed with soil, wood, garbage, or other debris
• You are unsure whether the load is clean enough

Additional handling or charges may apply depending on the load.

Mobile Crushing With Rebar

For larger clean concrete projects, mobile crushing may be considered. The mobile crusher has magnetic separation capability for ferrous metal such as rebar, but project fit still depends on:

• Estimated tonnage
• Rebar content
• Piece size
• Site access
• Working area
• Desired output
• Timeline

Mobile crushing is typically for 200+ ton projects.

Helpful Details Before You Call

Have these ready:

• Material type
• Approximate volume or tonnage
• Photos of the pile/load
• Whether rebar is protruding
• Whether the load includes soil, garbage, wood, plastic, drywall, or other debris
• Drop-off or job-site location
• Timeline

What About Other Metal?

Some embedded ferrous metal may be manageable, but every load is different. Call first for:

• Wire mesh
• Dowels
• Anchors
• Heavy protruding steel
• Post-tensioned concrete
• Mixed demolition material

For specialized demolition or hazardous conditions, use qualified professionals before recycling.

Bottom Line

Concrete with rebar may be recyclable, but it should not be treated as automatic. Call first so we can confirm whether drop-off, extra handling, or mobile crushing is the right path.

Phone: 604-351-0956
Email: inlandcr@hotmail.com