What happens to the rubble from your old driveway?

Recycling Old Concrete | This Old House · 3:46 · Video: This Old House · Watch at the source

In short: This video follows Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor to a recycling facility to witness the transformation of construction debris. See how truckloads of old foundations and driveways are processed into new, usable building materials.

The video explores the lifecycle of construction waste by visiting a specialized recycling location. Tom Silva demonstrates the industrial process used to handle rubble and concrete excavated during renovations. By using heavy machinery to sort and crush these materials, the facility converts discarded debris into functional construction resources.

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