Concrete Washout Containers
What Does a Washout Container Actually Save You?
If you’re a concrete contractor or general contractor, you already know that every pour comes with one unavoidable question: What are you going to do with the leftover concrete when the trucks and pumps wash out? For larger projects, the answer is often dictated by the job specifications or environmental regulations: you need a designated concrete washout container on site. But what about the smaller and less regulated jobs? Even when a washout container isn’t specifically required, that doesn’t mean dealing with leftover concrete is free—or easy.
The “Just Dump It on the Ground” Approach
On smaller projects, it can be tempting to create a temporary washout area or simply dump the leftover concrete in a designated spot and deal with it later. It seems inexpensive and convenient at the time. But once that concrete hardens, the real costs start to add up. Maybe you built a temporary washout area using lumber, plastic, and hay. At the end of the job, that hardened concrete still has to be broken up, loaded, hauled away, and disposed of. That means labor, equipment, materials, disposal fees, and your time. And those costs can quickly turn a seemingly inexpensive solution into an expensive one.
What Is That Washout Really Costing You?
Take a minute to consider everything that goes into cleaning up a makeshift washout area:
How much did you spend on lumber, plastic, hay, and other materials?
How many hours of labor will it take to break up the hardened concrete?
How much will it cost to load the concrete into a truck or dumpster?
What equipment will you need to break it apart and move it?
How many hours will that equipment be tied up?
What will the fuel, maintenance, and wear-and-tear costs be?
Will you have to pay a disposal or dump fee?
Who is responsible for cleaning up and disposing of the plastic and hay?
How much of your own time—or your superintendent's time—will be spent coordinating the entire process?
None of these costs necessarily show up on your original estimate. But you’re still paying for them.
A Washout Container Makes the Job Easier
Our Concrete Washout Containers give contractors a simple, convenient way to handle concrete washout from mixer trucks and concrete pumps. Instead of creating a temporary washout area and dealing with a hardened pile of concrete at the end of the project, you have a designated container ready to go. That means: Less labor. Less equipment time. Less cleanup. Less hassle. And when the project is finished, you don't have to dedicate your crew and equipment to breaking up a large pile of hardened concrete just to get the site cleaned up.
Think Beyond the Upfront Cost
As we’ve launched our Concrete Washout Container service, one of the most valuable things we’ve learned has come directly from conversations with our customers. The biggest benefit isn't simply having a container on the jobsite. It’s everything you don't have to deal with because the container is there. A washout container can help you reduce the hidden costs associated with labor, equipment, materials, cleanup, and disposal while keeping your jobsite cleaner and more organized. It also gives you a professional, dedicated solution for managing concrete washout—something your crew, your project managers, and your customers will appreciate.
Make Your Next Job Easier
Whether you're pouring a driveway, foundation, slab, commercial floor, or managing a larger construction project, don't overlook the cost of dealing with concrete washout after the pour. The cheapest option isn't always the option with the lowest price. When you factor in labor, equipment, materials, cleanup, disposal, and your valuable time, a Concrete Washout Container can be a cost-effective and much more convenient solution. Why spend time breaking up yesterday's concrete when you could have your crew focused on today's work? Let us handle the washout so you can focus on the job. Ordering a Concrete Washout Container is easy. Give us a call at (937) 833-1400, and we'll get you set up for your next project. And be sure to ask about our “Buy a Pump, Get a Free Dump” special! Less mess. Less labor. Less hassle. More time to get the job done.
