Recovered sand
Sand recovered from hydrovac slurry after the stone is out and before the fines are removed. Washed, separated and stockpiled as its own product.
What it is
After the coarse stone is screened off, the remaining slurry still carries a large share of sand. The separation stages pull that sand out of the water and away from the silt and clay, so what reaches the stockpile is a washed sand rather than a mixed soil.
At a glance
- Source
- Non-hazardous hydrovac slurry received under ECA No. 3168-BH9JQY
- Process
- Separated, washed and stockpiled as its own stream
- Form
- Bulk, stockpiled at the facility
- Availability
- Call the materials line to check current stock and arrange pickup.
- Documentation
- Sampling and analysis under the facility's approval. Ask us what's available for your order.
- Enquiries
- 647-547-1667 ext. 3
How it's produced
1
Fine separation
Slurry that has passed the coarse screens moves to finer separation, where sand-sized particles are captured and the finer material continues in the water.
2
Washing and dewatering
The sand is washed to move silt and clay into the water stream, then dewatered on the outfeed so it reaches the pile in a handleable state.
3
Stockpiling
The outfeed conveyor builds a dedicated sand stockpile, separate from stone and clay.
Typical applications
Depending on project requirements and applicable specifications, recovered sand can be considered for:
- Pipe, conduit and cable bedding
- Backfill around homes and other buildings
- Footings
- Road construction and rehabilitation
- Asphalt applications
- Restoration
- Base and levelling layers under pavers and slabs
Quality and documentation
Sand is supplied as a washed recovered product. Gradation, fines content and cleanliness vary with the source ground, so confirm the material against your specification before ordering.
Our approval sets conditions on the sampling and analysis of recovered material. We keep the technical detail off the website and share it directly with buyers.
Enquire about recovered sand
Tell us the quantity and what it's for. We'll confirm availability, current documentation and next steps.
Common questions
Is recovered sand clean enough for bedding?
It's washed to move silt and clay into the water stream, and bedding is one of its common uses. Whether it meets your project's bedding specification depends on that specification and the current documentation, so ask us for it.
How is it different from pit sand?
It's the same material, sand that was in the ground before the hydrovac job, recovered and washed rather than dug from a pit. It's supplied as a recovered product and matched to suitable applications.
How do I buy it?
Call the materials line at 647-547-1667 ext. 3 or send an enquiry with the quantity and application. We'll confirm availability and next steps.
Other recovered materials
Recovered material is what makes a load at EcoVac diverted rather than disposed. See how dewatering and full recovery differ.