The heaviest thing on most demolition jobs. Here is how concrete is removed, how much it weighs and what happens to it afterward.
Concrete is made of cement, sand and stone, and it is stronger in compression than almost anything else on a property. That strength is why slabs, footings and driveways last decades, and why removing them takes hydraulic breakers, cutting equipment and trucks built for weight.
A cubic yard of concrete weighs roughly two tons, so even a modest patio becomes many tons of debris. Reinforcement, thickness and what lies underneath change the method. Clean concrete is accepted by recyclers, who crush it into base material, which keeps it out of landfills and often reduces cost.
About two tons per cubic yard.
Breakers, saws and loaders.
Rebar and mesh change the work.
Crushed and reused as base.
Water and planning control them.
Saw cuts protect what stays.
Concrete Demolition and RemovalSlabs, footings, walls and pads broken out with hydraulic equipment, sorted for recycling and hauled away.Explore 
Driveway and Sidewalk RemovalCracked and sunken concrete or asphalt driveways, walks and aprons removed and the base graded for a fresh…Explore 
Patio and Hardscape RemovalPaver, stone and concrete patios, walkways and steps lifted or broken out, with pavers saved for reuse when…Explore 
Pool Demolition and RemovalIn-ground and above-ground pools removed, with the shell broken, filled and compacted so your yard is ready for…Explore Plan your debris, check your readiness or ballpark a budget.
Demolition Debris and Dumpster CalculatorPick the project and size to see the debris in cubic yards, the tons and the dumpsters or truckloads to plan for.Try it 
Demolition Readiness ChecklistCheck off the steps you have done to see how ready your project is and what to do next.Try it 
Demolition Project Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Roughly two tons per cubic yard, so volume turns into tonnage quickly.
Yes. Clean concrete is crushed and reused.
It gives a clean edge and protects the concrete you keep.
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