Turning Washout into Wealth: How Helotes Ready Mix Flipped Expense into Revenue
Customer: Helotes Ready Mix LLC
Location: San Antonio, TX
Equipment: Rubblecrusher RCJ65T Tracked Jaw Crusher
The Result: Eliminated $6,000/month in disposal fees while creating a high-demand retail product.
The Challenge: The "Washout" Money Pit
For Helotes Ready Mix, success came with a literal heavy burden. Every day, the plant recieved roughly 100 yards of concrete washout waste.
To keep the yard clear, they were forced to pay for the problem to go away. With 10 trips a week at $150 per haul, the company was hemorrhaging $6,000 every month just to dispose of raw material. They were essentially paying a third party to take their product, crush it, and sell it for a profit.
The Search for a Right-Sized Solution
Helotes didn’t need a massive, multi-million dollar quarry plant that would take up half their yard. They needed something nimble, efficient, and easy to operate.
"Every other company had way larger machines that did not match our needs. Machinery Partner came in with a specific solution that aligned with what we were looking for—something small that didn't take much space but could process our waste."
The Solution: The Rubblecrusher RCJ65T
Machinery Partner identified the Rubblecrusher RCJ65T as the perfect fit. Its compact footprint allowed it to stay onsite without disrupting plant traffic, while its powerful jaw easily handled the hardened washout.
The Impact: By The Numbers
By bringing the crushing process in-house, Helotes Ready Mix achieved an immediate ROI:
- Disposal Savings: Eliminated $72,000 per year in hauling and tipping fees.
- New Revenue: The "waste" is now processed into high-quality crushed base and sold to local contractors for $30/yard.
- Operational Efficiency: No more waiting for third-party haulers; the yard stays clean on their own schedule.
