Concrete washout needs to be contained and managed to prevent concrete slurry and wash water from entering soil, drains, stormwater systems and waterways. Concrete washout equipment provides a designated area for collecting concrete waste from agitator trucks, pumps, kibbles and other concrete equipment.
East West Engineering supplies concrete washout trays, collection systems, disposal liners and filtration equipment for construction, civil and infrastructure projects.
Dedicated washout equipment provides a controlled area for cleaning concrete equipment and collecting concrete slurry, wash water and residual concrete. East West Engineering supplies a range of purpose-designed washout and filtration equipment for different concrete handling applications.
Our range includes the CCN Concrete Collection Tray for collecting concrete waste and washout from concrete agitator trucks, the WTU50 Kibble Washout for cleaning concrete kibbles and other equipment, the CPC Concrete Pump Truck Washout Bin for pump truck washout, and the CSS115 Filtration Unit for separating solids from wash water.
A concrete washout area should be located and managed to minimise the risk of concrete slurry and wash water entering stormwater drains, drainage lines, waterways or surrounding ground. It should also be accessible to the equipment being cleaned and have sufficient capacity for the expected washout volume.
Washout equipment should be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent leaks, damage and overflow. Hardened concrete and accumulated waste should be removed as required to maintain available capacity.
Environmental requirements for concrete washout can vary between states and territories and may also depend on the individual project and site. Site operators should ensure their washout practices meet the requirements applicable to their location.
Concrete washout equipment is used to contain and collect concrete slurry, wash water and residual concrete from agitator trucks, concrete pumps, kibbles and other equipment. It provides a designated area for cleaning concrete equipment while helping prevent concrete waste from entering soil, drains and waterways.
Concrete washout equipment can include washout trays, collection systems, disposal liners and filtration units. Different equipment can be used individually or together depending on the type of equipment being washed, expected washout volumes and site requirements.
Concrete slurry and wash water are highly alkaline and can contain cement, suspended solids and other contaminants. If discharged onto soil or into stormwater systems and waterways, they can alter water quality, damage aquatic ecosystems and affect soil conditions. Dedicated washout equipment provides a contained area for cleaning concrete equipment and collecting the resulting waste, helping reduce the risk of environmental contamination.
Washout equipment should be regularly inspected for leaks, damage and accumulated waste. Hardened concrete and other collected material should be removed as required to maintain sufficient capacity and prevent overflow.
Disposable liners can be used in concrete collection trays and washout bins to help reduce the build-up of hardened concrete on the equipment, potentially extending its service life while making collected waste easier to remove and dispose of.
Using appropriate washout equipment can help contain concrete waste and reduce the risk of environmental contamination, but the equipment alone does not guarantee compliance. Site operators are responsible for following the environmental requirements, project conditions and site procedures applicable to their location.