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Mobile Recycling Plants for On-Site Construction and Demolition Waste Processing

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Imagine a recycling center that comes to you on wheels instead of you trucking tons of rubble across the city. It sorts through old building debris right at the demolition site and turns it into high-quality new building materials on the spot. This cuts down on expensive hauling and keeps waste out of landfills.

By the numbers
55,000
Tons of CDW processed in first year
172,000
Expected tons processed per year by year 7
160,000
Expected tons reused as recycled materials by year 7
40%
EU total waste generation from construction sector
50%
EU extracted virgin materials consumed by construction
The business problem

What needed solving

Construction waste accounts for 40% of EU waste, and transporting this heavy debris to distant recycling centers is expensive and polluting.

The solution

What was built

A mobile pilot plant for CDW treatment, a mobile testing laboratory, and a digital e-platform for waste management.

Audience

Who needs this

Demolition companiesInfrastructure developersMunicipal waste authoritiesRecycled material manufacturers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Civil Engineering
enterprise
Target: Infrastructure contractors

If you are a contractor dealing with massive debris at large infrastructure sites — this project developed a mobile pilot plant that processes waste where it is generated. This eliminates the need to transport 55,000 tons of waste in the first year, drastically cutting fuel costs and emissions.

Waste Management
mid-size
Target: Regional waste operators

If you are a waste operator dealing with regions that lack permanent recycling facilities — this project developed a mobile treatment plant and testing lab. You can now process up to 172,000 tons per year by 2029 without building a fixed factory.

Real Estate Development
SME
Target: Urban demolition firms

If you are a demolition firm dealing with strict landfill regulations — this project developed selective deconstruction technologies and an e-platform. This allows you to recover materials and sell them back as recycled construction products.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of the mobile plant?

Based on available project data, the specific cost or price of the equipment is not mentioned.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project demonstrates scalability, moving from processing 55,000 tons in the first year to an expected 172,000 tons per year by the seventh year of operation.

Who owns the IP or licensing for the mobile plant?

Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified, though the project is coordinated by Glavbolgarstroy Holding.

How does this help with construction regulations?

The project aims to identify policy measures to improve the legislative framework for construction products, making it easier to sell and use recycled materials in the market.

When will the technology be ready for use?

The mobile pilot plant and testing laboratory were scheduled to be operational by month 24 of the project (approximately 2024).

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 45% industry ratio, including 5 industrial partners and 1 SME. This suggests a strong focus on commercial viability rather than pure theory. With 11 partners across 5 countries (BE, BG, DK, FR, RS), the project has the regional reach to test the mobile plant in diverse regulatory environments.

How to reach the team

Contact GLAVBOLGARSTROY HOLDING in Bulgaria

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find licensing opportunities for the mobile CDW treatment plant.