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C&D Waste Processing

Mixed Demolition Debris Crushing: On-Site C&D Waste Processing with Jaw Crushers and Screening Plants

Commercial demolition generates concrete, masonry, cinder block, and hard rubble in the same load. The Evortle CT-740 and CT-850 jaw crushers handle mixed demolition debris on-site — pre-sort the non-crushables, feed what the jaw can handle, and screen the output into usable aggregate. Full circuits from $525,900.
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$45–$120/ton
Tipping fees eliminated on C&D debris
By-Pass Conveyor
CT-850 routes already-sized material around the jaw on mixed feeds
One Circuit
Concrete, masonry, brick, CMU, and hard rubble — one jaw crusher circuit handles all of it

Parts stocked in Smyrna, GA

Ships same or next day

Direct engineer support

Not a call center

On-site setup & training

Included with every machine

Nationwide field technicians

Insured, on-call

Mixed Demolition Debris Costs More to Haul and Produces Less When Hauled

Clean concrete is a straightforward disposal problem — one material type, consistent density, predictable tipping fee. Mixed C&D debris is a harder problem. A building teardown generates concrete, masonry, cinder block, brick, structural fill, and hard rubble in the same load. Some facilities take it at standard tipping fees. Others charge a premium for mixed loads or reject them outright, depending on contamination level.

The result is that mixed demolition debris often costs more to dispose of than clean concrete — and produces nothing on the back end. It leaves the site as a cost and arrives at the landfill as landfill.

The jaw crusher circuit changes that. Concrete, masonry, brick, CMU, and hard rubble all process through the CT-740 or CT-850 jaw crusher. What comes out is road base-grade crushed material — not as clean or consistent as crushed concrete alone, but useful as structural fill, drainage aggregate, and sub-base material on most site applications. Nothing that was crushable has to leave the site as disposal.
Job Type
Feed Material
Throughput
Circuit
Price
Job TypeResidential demolition
Feed MaterialConcrete, light masonry
Throughput20 t/h
CircuitCT-535 + CD-410
Price$356,800
Job TypeCommercial demolition
Feed MaterialMixed C&D, reinforced concrete
Throughput45–55 t/h
CircuitCT-740 + CD-410
Price$525,900
Job TypeC&D processing facility
Feed MaterialHigh-volume mixed debris
Throughput65–95 t/h
CircuitCT-850 + CD-516
Price$815,900

How On-Site C&D Waste Processing Works

Mixed C&D processing requires one step that clean concrete recycling does not: a pre-sort. Before feeding the jaw crusher, non-crushable materials must be separated from what the jaw can handle. After that, the circuit is the same as concrete recycling.
01

Pre-Sort

Separate non-crushable materials before feeding. Concrete, masonry, brick, CMU, and hard rubble go to the feed pile. Drywall, treated lumber, plastics, roofing material, and insulation go to a separate disposal pile. Typically done with an excavator. The cleaner your feed pile, the better your output.
02

Load

Feed sorted demolition debris into the jaw crusher hopper with an excavator. The CT-740 accepts material up to 28 inches. The CT-850 accepts up to 32 inches. Odd-shaped rubble that won’t fit the jaw opening needs secondary breaking before feeding.
03

Crush

Material compresses between fixed and moving jaw plates. CSS adjusts hydraulically from the wireless remote. Rebar bends and passes through — the cross-belt magnet on CT-740 and CT-850 separates it. The CT-850 by-pass conveyor routes already-sized material around the jaw chamber.
04

Screen

Crushed output feeds the CD-410 or CD-516 vibratory screening plant. Mixed C&D output is less uniform than clean crushed concrete. The screening plant sorts into three fractions: fines, middles, and overs. Overs return for a second pass or stockpile as coarse drainage material.
05

Stockpile

Three fractions stockpile separately. Mixed C&D aggregate is most commonly used as structural fill, drainage aggregate, and sub-base. Output quality from a clean, well-sorted feed is significantly better than output from a poorly sorted feed.

Pre-sort quality directly determines output quality. The jaw crusher processes what you feed it — it does not remove contamination. Invest in the pre-sort and the output value follows.

Equipment for C&D Waste Processing

Mixed demolition debris is the CT-740 and CT-850’s application — the 28-inch and 32-inch jaw openings handle the feed size variation that comes with building teardowns and mixed demolition loads. The CT-535 handles light mixed masonry and concrete but is not the right machine for full commercial C&D processing volume or feed size.

Jaw Crushers

CT-535

Light Masonry & Concrete

$156,900 — Magnet optional (+$7,000)
Processes concrete, brick, and masonry at light commercial volumes. The 20-inch feed limit is the primary constraint for C&D applications — commercial demolition debris often includes sections that exceed that size and would require secondary breaking before feeding. At residential demolition scale where feed size is manageable and volume is low, the CT-535 works.
Do not choose the CT-535 for C&D waste if:

• Commercial building demolition

• Feed regularly over 20 inches
• Hard rock in the debris stream
• Throughput over 20 t/h needed
Throughput
20 t/h at 0–50mm
Max Feed
20 inches
Engine
74 HP

Weight

14,331 lbs
Magnet
Optional (+$7,000)
View CT-535 Specs

CT-740

Primary C&D Machine

$326,000 — Magnet included
The standard machine for commercial demolition contractors processing mixed C&D debris. The 28-inch jaw opening handles the feed size variation typical of commercial building teardowns. Intelligent level control is standard — the CT-740 self-regulates feed rate to prevent chamber overfill on irregular feed, which is common with mixed demolition material where piece size varies more than on a clean concrete job. Cross-belt magnet included. Hard rock capable.
Throughput
45–55 t/h at 0–50mm
Max Feed
28 inches
Engine
134–140 HP
Weight
38,600 lbs
Magnet
Included
Level Control
Intelligent (standard)
View CT-740 Specs

CT-850

Production C&D
$426,000 — Magnet included
For demolition yards, C&D processing facilities, and high-volume contractors where the machine runs continuously on mixed demolition debris. The by-pass conveyor is a more meaningful feature on mixed C&D than on clean concrete — on a mixed demolition load, a significant portion of the material may already be at or below the target CSS when it enters the hopper. The by-pass routes that material around the jaw chamber, maintaining throughput without unnecessary crushing on material that is already at size.
Throughput
65–95 t/h
Max Feed
32 inches
Engine
150 HP
Weight
56,000 lbs
Magnet
Included
By-Pass Conveyor
Included
View CT-850 Specs

Screening Plants

CD-410

Pairs with CT-535 & CT-740

$199,900
Sorts mixed C&D crusher output into three fractions. Mixed demolition output requires more frequent overs recirculation than clean concrete — oversize from varied demolition material is a higher percentage of the total than on a pure concrete feed. The CD-410 handles this through normal overs return.
Deck Size
2-deck, 4 ft. x 10 ft.
Hopper
5.5 cu.yd.
Engine
74 HP Cat C2.2
Weight
32,000 lbs
View CD-410 Specs

CD-516

Pairs with CT-850

$389,900
The 18 cubic yard hopper handles the CT-850’s production discharge volume on mixed C&D material, which can be bulkier and less uniformly dense than clean crushed concrete.
Deck Size
2-deck, 5 ft. x 16 ft.
Hopper
18 cu.yd.
Engine
145 HP Cat C4.4
Weight
71,651 lbs
View CD-516 Specs
Screen media aperture sizes are specified per application. Call 770-433-2670 for sizing guidance on your specific C&D feed.
Crusher
Throughput
Screen
Full Circuit
CrusherCT-535
Throughput20 t/h
ScreenCD-410
Full Circuit$356,800
CrusherCT-740
Throughput45–55 t/h
ScreenCD-410
Full Circuit$525,900
CrusherCT-850
Throughput65–95 t/h
ScreenCD-516
Full Circuit$815,900
Prices as of August 2026. Subject to change.

Calculate Your C&D Waste Processing ROI

Mixed C&D tipping fees and output value vary more than clean concrete. Adjust the tipping fee to what you actually pay for mixed loads in your market — it often runs higher than clean concrete rates.

Your Operation

Estimated Annual Net Value
$0
Disposal avoided + output value − operating cost
Annual Disposal Cost Avoided
$0
Tipping fees + trucking eliminated
Annual Revenue from Output Sales
$0
Mixed fill aggregate at sell price
Annual Operating Cost
$0
Fuel + labor + wear ($0.75/ton)
Days to Process Annual Volume
0 days
At selected hours/day
Machine Payback
0 tons
Tons to recover machine cost
These are estimates based on your inputs. Mixed C&D costs and output values vary significantly by region, contamination level, and market. Call us for an assessment built around your actual operation.
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Match the Circuit to Your Demolition Volume

Job Type
Feed Material
Throughput
Circuit
Price
Job TypeResidential demolition
Feed MaterialConcrete, light masonry
Throughput20 t/h
CircuitCT-535 + CD-410
Price$356,800
Job TypeCommercial demolition
Feed MaterialMixed C&D, reinforced concrete
Throughput45–55 t/h
CircuitCT-740 + CD-410
Price$525,900
Job TypeC&D processing facility
Feed MaterialHigh-volume mixed debris
Throughput65–95 t/h
CircuitCT-850 + CD-516
Price$815,900

For demolition contractors who run both residential and commercial jobs, the CT-740 handles the full range — it is not undersized for residential work and is the standard machine for commercial C&D volume. Questions? Call 770-433-2670.

What Processed C&D Debris Is Used For

Mixed C&D aggregate is not a substitute for clean crushed concrete in all applications. Output quality varies with feed consistency — the more uniform and well-sorted your input, the more consistent and valuable your output.
Primary Use

Structural Fill

The most common use. Road base gradation meets structural fill spec for backfill, utility trench bedding, retaining wall backfill, and general grade stabilization. Does not require DOT aggregate spec.
Secondary Use

Drainage Aggregate

Coarser CSS settings produce drainage rock suitable for pipe bedding, french drain aggregate, and stormwater infiltration fill. Coarser and more variable than clean crushed concrete, but functional.
Sub-Base

Sub-Base Fill

Under concrete pours or pavement sections as non-structural sub-base fill. Least sensitive to material variation — fill that will be covered and compacted does not need to be visually clean.
Conditional

DOT Road Base

Well-managed, clean feed (primarily concrete and masonry) may meet road base gradation for some DOT applications. Cannot be guaranteed without material testing. Test before specifying on DOT bid work.
Revenue Line

Rebar Scrap

Separated by the cross-belt magnet. On commercial demolition with heavy rebar content, the rebar pile beside the machine is a separate revenue line at current ferrous scrap market rates.

What Affects Output Quality Most

Pre-sort quality. The cleaner the feed going into the jaw, the better the output coming out. Mixed C&D with drywall contamination produces gypsum in the fines fraction that degrades structural fill quality. Plastics in the feed show up in the output. The jaw crusher does not eliminate contamination — it crushes what you put into it.

Structural Fill / Drainage Rock

$5–$20/ton
Market-dependent. Mixed C&D aggregate at a discount to clean RCA
Sub-Base Fill
$5–$15/ton
Lower value application. Used on-site often displaces cost rather than generating revenue
Ferrous Scrap (Rebar)
Market Rate
Current scrap steel pricing. Volume depends on rebar density of demolition material

Parts in Stock. Engineers on Call. No Overseas Wait.

Every machine we sell is backed by US-stocked parts out of our Smyrna, Georgia facility. Not a backorder form. Not a six-week lead time from a factory in another country. When something needs replacing, we ship it.

US Parts Inventory

Common wear parts — jaw plates, conveyor belts, hydraulic components, screen media — stocked in Smyrna, GA. Ships same or next day.

Direct Engineer Access

When you call, you reach someone who knows the machine. Not a ticketing system. Not a callback queue. A person, on the phone, who can diagnose the issue and tell you what you need.

On-Site Setup and Training

We come to your yard. We run the machine with your crew. We don’t leave until it’s running right and your operators know what they’re doing.

Nationwide Field Technicians

A network of insured field technicians across the US. If the problem can’t be solved over the phone, we put someone on it.
Since 1973 — 50+ years of knowing exactly what breaks and exactly how to fix it.

What Goes Into the Jaw — and What Does Not

The most important operational decision on a C&D processing job is what you put in the crusher. The jaw handles concrete, masonry, brick, CMU, and hard rubble. Everything else needs to come out before feeding.

Materials the CT-Series Processes

  • Concrete (reinforced and unreinforced)
  • Masonry block, cinder block, brick
  • Ceramic tile
  • Natural stone, granite, limestone, basalt (CT-740 and CT-850)
  • Rebar and wire mesh (cross-belt magnet separates)
  • Metal lath and tie wire (magnet separates)
  • Light structural steel sections that fit the jaw opening

Must Be Removed Before Feeding

  • Drywall and gypsum board — contaminates fines fraction, can fail structural fill spec
  • Treated lumber, painted wood, dimensional lumber — chemical contamination, wood debris in output
  • Plastics — deform and pass through, appear in crushed product
  • Roofing material and asphalt shingles — not CT-series feed materials
  • Insulation (fiberglass, foam) — does not crush, passes through as debris
  • Hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint, PCBs) — manage under applicable regulations before processing
The pre-sort in practice: On a commercial building teardown, the excavator operator typically does the pre-sort in the act of sorting the debris pile before loading. Concrete and masonry sections go to the crusher feed pile. Drywall, framing lumber, and MEP debris go to a separate disposal pile. On a well-run demolition job, this is not a separate phase — it is part of the demolition sequence. For a C&D processing facility taking in material from multiple sources, incoming loads require inspection and pre-sorting before the crusher. A separate wheel loader or excavator dedicated to pre-sort is standard for facilities running at production volume.

Keep the Operation Running

LandBx

Dust Suppression at the Crusher

Mixed demolition debris generates silica dust at the jaw discharge — OSHA-regulated under 29 CFR 1926.1153 at construction sites. Gypsum dust from drywall contamination adds a second particulate concern. The LandBx mounts to any skid steer and delivers 5 to 250 GPM of water suppression directly at the discharge zone and stockpile. No water truck. No separate dust rig.
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LandBx

End-of-Shift Equipment Washing

Mixed C&D debris leaves more varied residue on jaw plates, the discharge conveyor, the magnet housing, and screen decks than clean concrete — material buildup from masonry fines, gypsum dust, and debris accumulates faster on mixed feeds. The LandBx delivers high-volume wash water to clear buildup before it sets, extending wear part life between replacements.
Learn More About the LandBx →
FuelBx

On-Site Diesel Refueling

A full C&D processing circuit burns diesel across the jaw crusher, the screening plant, and the excavator or loader running the pre-sort and feed. The FuelBx carries 300 gallons of diesel on the front of a skid steer and delivers it through a 50-foot hose reel — fuel all three machines from one pass without a fuel truck or idle time waiting on a delivery.
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Related Applications and Equipment

Parent Hub

C&D Recycling Hub

Full overview of the jaw crusher and screening plant circuit for all C&D recycling applications — machine selection, full circuit pricing, and material guidance.
View Recycling Hub →
Sub-Page

Concrete Recycling

Clean reinforced concrete processing. RCA output, DOT spec guidance, jaw vs. impact comparison, and a concrete-specific ROI calculator.
View Concrete Recycling →
Sub-Page

Cinder Block & Masonry

Dedicated cinder block, brick, and masonry processing. Machine selection and aggregate output applications for pure masonry streams.
View Cinder Block & Masonry →
Cross-Link

Natural Rock

Granite, limestone, basalt, and dolomite. The CT-740 and CT-850 handle natural rock as well as C&D material — same machines, different application.
View Natural Rock →
FAQ

Common Questions About C&D Waste Processing

What C&D materials can a jaw crusher process?

The CT-series jaw crushers handle concrete (reinforced and unreinforced), masonry block, cinder block, brick, ceramic tile, and natural stone. The CT-740 and CT-850 also handle hard rock — granite, basalt, dolomite, and limestone. Rebar and wire mesh pass through the jaw chamber and are separated by the cross-belt magnet. None of the CT-series crushers process asphalt, drywall, wood, plastics, roofing material, insulation, or hazardous materials. These must be separated from the feed before crushing.

Drywall and gypsum board, treated and painted lumber, dimensional lumber, plastics, roofing material and asphalt shingles, insulation (fiberglass, foam), and any material with suspected hazardous content (asbestos, lead paint, PCBs) must all be removed before feeding the crusher. These materials either contaminate the output, do not crush, or create regulatory issues. The pre-sort — typically done with an excavator before loading — is the most important step in a C&D processing operation.

Output from a clean, well-sorted mixed C&D feed — primarily concrete and masonry without significant contamination — may meet road base gradation for some applications. It cannot be guaranteed without material testing from your specific feed. For DOT bid work requiring certified aggregate, test the output from your feed before specifying it. For structural fill, drainage aggregate, and sub-base applications on private site work, mixed C&D aggregate at road base gradation performs the function without formal DOT spec certification in most cases.

On a mixed demolition debris load, a portion of the material is often already at or below the target output size when it enters the hopper — broken block fragments, small concrete pieces, and masonry rubble that is already within spec. The by-pass conveyor routes that material around the jaw chamber and directly to the discharge belt, maintaining throughput without crushing material that does not need crushing. On a clean concrete feed, the by-pass is used less. On a mixed feed with significant variation in piece size, the by-pass contributes more to throughput and reduces unnecessary wear on the jaw plates.
Concrete recycling refers to processing a feed that is primarily or exclusively concrete — typically from a known demolition source where the material type is consistent. C&D waste processing refers to mixed demolition debris that includes concrete, masonry, block, brick, and hard rubble in combination. The jaw crusher circuit handles both applications, but C&D waste requires a pre-sort to remove non-crushable materials, produces less uniform output, and typically generates aggregate with a lower market value than clean crushed concrete. For the concrete-specific output guide, DOT spec guidance, and jaw vs. impact comparison, see the Concrete Recycling page.
No. Drywall must be removed before feeding the crusher. Gypsum does not process cleanly in a jaw crusher and contaminates the fines fraction in the output. Gypsum-contaminated aggregate can fail structural fill specifications and may create disposal complications in some jurisdictions. On a demolition job, remove all drywall from the debris pile before loading the crusher.
Concrete and masonry process together in the CT-series jaw crushers without separate handling — both materials are crushable through the same jaw chamber at the same CSS setting. Masonry is softer than reinforced concrete and fractures at lower force, so mixed feeds of both materials run cleanly. The practical challenge with truly mixed loads is piece size variation — concrete sections from commercial demolition are often larger than masonry sections, and the larger pieces determine your feed size requirement. Size the crusher to the largest piece, not the smallest.
The economics depend on your disposal rate and distance to the nearest accepting facility. At mixed C&D tipping fees of $60 to $120 per ton, most contractors find the circuit pays at volumes above 150 to 200 tons per project or location. Below 100 tons on a single site, mobilizing the crusher and screening plant may not recover the mobilization cost before the job is complete. For contractors running multiple demolition projects within a geographic area, aggregate volume across the season — not individual project size — is the better measure of whether a crushing circuit makes sense.

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Equipment for C&D Waste

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CD-410 & CD-516 Screening Plants →

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