Concrete washout units for safe disposal of concrete pour residues, mixer washdown water and equipment cleaning. Compliant with environmental and water regulations. Used alongside our concrete skips and tipping skips on pour days.
Concrete washwater is strongly alkaline and harmful to watercourses. Discharging it to ground or a surface drain is an environmental offence, and enforcement is active.
How the units work
A washout unit contains the water, allows solids to settle and lets the liquid evaporate or be removed by a licensed carrier. Hardened solids are then broken out and disposed of as inert waste, which is considerably cheaper than liquid disposal.
Siting
Place the unit on level ground, well away from drains and watercourses, with clear access for the mixer or pump. Sign it clearly, or it will get used as a general waste skip.
Common questions
Why can't concrete washwater go down the drain?
It is strongly alkaline and harmful to watercourses. Discharging it to ground or a surface drain is an environmental offence.
What happens to the waste?
Solids settle and harden, then are broken out and disposed of as inert waste. Liquid evaporates or is collected by a licensed carrier.
Where should a washout unit go?
On level ground, away from drains and watercourses, with clear access for the mixer or pump — and clearly signed.
Which brands do you stock for Concrete Washout?
We supply Conquip. Ranges vary, so check the brand page for the full listing.