KanAgg Recycling Provides Affordable, Tailored Recycling Solutions For Spent Abrasives

In shipyards, abrasive blasting is commonly used for surface preparation and cleaning of ship hulls, tanks, and other large metal structures. This process involves the use of abrasive materials, such as coal, copper, garnet, silica sand, or crushed glass. These abrasives are propelled at high speeds to remove rust, old paint, coatings, and other contaminants from surfaces in shipyards.

Blasting operations generate particulate air emissions, paint chips, and spent abrasive materials which can be harmful to waterways and the overall environment due to the presence of toxic metals. Cleanup and disposal costs of spent abrasives can be high in price which is why KanAgg Recycling offers affordable recycling solutions for spent abrasives in shipyards in Houston and Louisiana. Keep reading to learn about our recycling solutions for shipyards.

Shipyard Recycling for Spent Abrasives

Shipyards are encouraged to work with recycling companies which can properly facilitate the disposal of spent abrasives. At KanAgg Recycling we offer the expertise, equipment, and facilities to handle the recycling process effectively and safely. Here are some reasons why you should contact us about recycling for shipyards:

Cost Savings: Recycling spent abrasive can reduce the overall operational costs by reusing materials that are still viable for further blasting processes. This lowers the need for purchasing new abrasives and reduces your expenses.

Environmental Benefits: Proper recycling reduces the amount of waste generated and decreases the need for new raw materials when blasting in shipyards. This aligns with sustainability goals by minimizing the impact on the environment.

Regulatory Compliance: Managing spent abrasive in compliance with environmental regulations is crucial for shipyards. Recycling helps meet these regulations by appropriately handling and reusing materials, reducing the environmental footprint.

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How Our Recycling Program Works

Step 1

If not already obtained or not current (within 12 months), we help our customers acquire laboratory analysis of the spent abrasive. This is done to ensure environmental safety, recycling suitability, and establish the material as Class 2 Non-Hazardous Industrial Waste. KanAgg only contracts with accredited, independent laboratories.

KanAgg prides itself on simplicity and efficiency. We are able to provide our customers with fully turnkey, per ton pricing. This helps them more accurately plan for the expense and stay on budget with each project.

Step 2

Upon laboratory confirmation and establishment of Class 2 status, we’re ready to get started. Each customer receives a single invoice from KanAgg that accounts for all associated charges (recycling center, transportation costs, etc.). In order to ensure the highest levels of responsibility, KanAgg only utilizes state-approved recycling centers. Each invoice received is accompanied by a certified scale ticket.

Step 3

At no cost to the customer, KanAgg will generate and submit all necessary recycling notifications to the appropriate state agency (if required). This free service allows our customers to not get bogged down in the paperwork and to have total peace of mind!

There are no hidden fees, add-ons, or other extraneous charges, such as “drop charges,” “box rental,” “fuel surcharge,” etc. You’re only invoiced for each net ton recycled. It’s really as simple and straightforward as that! At no cost to the customer, KanAgg will generate and submit all necessary notifications. This allows our customers to not get bogged down in the paperwork and to have total peace of mind!

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About Our Recycling Services

Headquartered in Houston, TX, KanAgg specializes in the removal and recycling of spent sandblast abrasives. Our expertise and focus centers on:

  • Shipyards

  • Elevated Water Towers

  • Ground Storage Tanks

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Accepted Abrasives

  • Coal Slag

  • Silica Sand (Sugar Sand)

  • Nickel Slag

  • Copper Slag

  • Crushed Glass

  • Garnet

  • Starblast

  • And More

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What Our Customers Say

“The guys at KanAgg have done a great job the past years with our sand recycling program. We strive to provide great service at a fair price and we enjoy working with a company that shares the same values. We have a great relationship with KanAgg and plan to continue working with them in the future.”

JAY FRAZIER, Westfield Sandblasting

“Excellent customer service, consistent reliability and competitive pricing are just some of the reasons that we continue to depend on KanAgg to accommodate our disposal needs. We value the relationship we have with the professional, friendly staff at KanAgg and look forward to working with them for many more years.”

PAM POWER, Buster Enterprises, Inc.

“My experiences with KanAgg Recycling have always been excellent! They get the job done quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend them!”

VICTORIA VILLEGAS, Omega Coatings

“We had a tight schedule on short notice, over the holidays no less, and everything went perfectly. Historically, grit disposal has been a headache for a myriad of reasons (service, price, schedule, etc.). The KanAgg team was professional, communicated perfectly, and efficient. Working with Brock and his team was a breeze, I highly recommend them.”

GARY GASTON, Vice President, AAA Blast-Cote, Inc.