Concrete With Glass In It

[Solarjunkie]

Where can I buy glass cullet, for incorporating in a concrete drive? Or is there a supplier of premixed concrete that will supply it with glass in it? I have searched all morning & come up with nothing! Initially, I want a price to see how it compares to simple aggregate. I am in the south west.

[woofgang]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?client=safari&;rls=en&q=glass+cullet+suppliers&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&redir_esc=&ei=7cKUUaLRE4XHPIL9gIgD#client=safari&rls=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=glass+cullet+suppliers+uk&oq=glass+cullet+suppliers+uk&gs_l=serp.3..0.9461.10013.0.10788.3.2.0.1.1.0.94.168.2.2.0...0.0...1c.1.12.psy-ab.EZ5vl4pOzlI&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.46471029,d.ZWU&fp=f06d44e6236cbd45&biw=1436&bih=780

[woofgang]

I just googled "glass cullet suppliers"
the address string lists the client as safari, which is what i use, so m=not sure if the link will work if you are using IE, firefox, or anything else.

[Canary42]

Link worked for Firefox

[Solarjunkie]

Yes, I had tried that! Most of the hits are about how industry uses it, or what happens to your kerbside recycling, not where you can buy it. Also, a minimum order of a container full is somewhat over the top! Thanks for looking, though.

[Canary42]

Thanks for asking, I found the Wiki article on cullet fascinating.

[woofgang]

solarj have you contacted any of the firms and asked who they sell the cullet to? If you explain why, I have found the big industrial firms very helpful in giving information about following the supply chain till you get to the level that you need.

[sddsddean]

They've got 1000's of tonnes of the stuff at Mountsorrel quarry in Leicester (which is no use to you), but they do ship it out. Mountsorrel is a Lafarge quarry, so see if you can find one of their concrete plants near you and ask if you can get it ready batched (which I imagine you could).

[The Builder]

I'm in Devon, Solar. Sounds like a great idea as an aggregate substitute. I've tried the websites of a few local concrete supplies, and no mention of it.

I think you may be ahead of the game ......... an opening in the market.

The only thing I can think of is to contact recycling people such as Viridor, or even your district council, to see where the glass goes. You may be able to track it down that way.

[Solarjunkie]

Thanks guys, I'd like to mark you all "best answer" as there are some great ideas there.
I think I may have to start hoarding Bristol Cream bottles, for that lovely blue. I don't want sand sized pieces, I want them to show and reflect the light. Plain concrete is so industrial, but with twinkling bits of recycled glass - much more my style. I estimate I need between 2 and 4 cubic metres of cullet. Cheers!

[woofgang]

you will need to be sure that the glass is well supported and has no protruding sharp edges, both for safety and for the good of your tyres!

[carrust]

Put the glass in a cement mixer along with some sand to take the sharp edges off the pieces.