Our recycling unit is now protected with concrete lego blocks

Building protection, safety first, value for money and a fast build time is why Link Recycling selected BlockWalls to supply their concrete lego blocks

Link Recycling is a fully licensed waste transfer station based in Huyton, Merseyside. The business specialises in the recycling of PVCU window, plastics and commercial waste.

The free PVCU window collection and recycling service is available across the UK. Once collected the material is sorted at the recycling plant.

Processing hundreds of tonnes per annum the sorting unit required a low cost solution to house pre-sorted waste whilst protecting the fabricated walls of the building.

Traditional breeze-block construction was expensive and time consuming.  Operations Director Ben Donnelly turned to BlockWalls for advice.

THE CHALLENGE

The existing fabricated steel structure housing the PVCU waste stock and sortation equipment is in a fast moving industrial environment. Heavy plant equipment including loaders and small bulldozers are used to unload and compact waste.

The risk was expensive damage to the property caused by collisions and thus there was a need to load up the plastic against a solid object. Building blocks would have broken up quickly and would have been an on going maintance problem. They also need time to lay and set causing disturbance and downtime.

This daily movement and the sheer weight of stock caused structural hazards and risks when pushed against the walls of the main unit. Link Recycling required a robust bay structure to be built within the unit that could withstand the daily movement and pressure when moving the PVCU material.

THE SOLUTION

Virtabloc block were delivered and installed within a day saving approximately 5 days in build time and labour costs. Each block weighs 1162 kg therefore provided a robust and solid bay designed to take the constant impact and pressure exerted from heavy plant.

From a health and safety perspective the Virtabloc wall has provided a solid and reliable solution, improving the working environment for Link Recycling staff. Site supervisor Adrian Bannon commented “The protection of visitors and site operatives is a business critical issue for any organisation. The blocks created clearly designated pathways and help keep the site organised, safe and tidy.”

Secondly the construction and production methods of the Virtabloc solution support the values of the recycling industry. By definition Block Walls provide industry standard solutions using over 87% recycled material.   

OUR PEDIGREE

Working in partnership with structural engineers and civil engineering contractors.

We come from the civil engineering sector and have invested in the development of advanced concrete technology and quality assurance. Our mission is to support structural engineers and civil engineering contractor to come up with innovative solutions to common problems. Block Walls are the ideal solution for structural engineers and civil contractors who are seeking cost effective solutions to properly manage their projects.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

You send us a basic description or drawing of the area you need to construct and a description of the operation. We will do the rest.

WE MAKE BUYING SIMPLE

1. Our design team will establish which specification will best fit your environment and calculate the number of blocks required to do the job

2. We quote, you order, we make

3. We deliver

WE CAN DESIGN A SOLUTION FOR YOU

We offer a full design service from simply working out how many blocks you require for your project to full design including drawings and calculations.

Our full design service can include:

• Planning applications
• Structural engineering design and calculations
• 2D and 3D CAD drawings and BIM models
• Building regulation applications
• Full project management services