Material Type Description (CalRecycle Waste Characterization Studies)

Name
Concrete

Name
Inerts and Other

Description
Concrete means a hard material made from sand, aggregate, gravel, cement mix, and water. Examples include pieces of building foundations, concrete paving, and concrete/cinder blocks. This category includes concrete with a steel internal structure composed of reinforcing bars (re-bar) or metal mesh.

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