When it comes to concrete washout alternatives on the job site, we know you have several options. That’s why, after 20 years of experience in the concrete industry, we’ve developed a better solution for construction site washout.
Our washout unit is a cost effective, prefabricated design that is lightweight and easy to setup. We’ve designed it to be durable enough to handle dozens of washouts yet versatile enough to handle pump trucks, mixers, and wheelbarrows.
Outpak concrete washouts were developed by a concrete industry veteran – someone who faced the same challenges you do when choosing how best to contain your washout wastewater. With that in mind, we offer two different types of washouts designed to suit your specific job site needs:
Corrugated Washout
A low cost, folding design that fits on a pallet for easy disposal.
PVC Washout
Offers greater capacity, a rain fly option, and slightly better weather resistance.
Why choose an Outpak Washout? Simple... they are designed with the construction professional in mind. They are:
- VERSATILE: All of our washout units accommodate mixers, pump trucks, and wheelbarrows equally well. Plus, With a variety of sizes and materials, you can choose the Outpak Washout that is just right for your job site.
- PORTABLE: Unlike many other washout options, our products are portable and setup quickly. They can be stored in the cab of a mixer truck and setup in minutes – saving you both time and money.
- DURABLE: Outpak Washouts are designed to stand up to months of exposure to the elements at the job site – so you can set up a washout unit and leave it onsite until the job is done.
Fact:
The EPA has stated that prefabricated concrete washouts are preferable to washouts erected onsite: “The prefabricated containers resist damage and protect well against spills and leaks… You can also build your own concrete washout facility, although self-installed structures are much less reliable than prefabricated containers and are prone to leaks.” (EPA, Best Management Practices (BMP): Concrete Washouts).
Are You Compliant?
In the past, contractors gave little thought to rinsing equipment and tools off onto the ground or in a nearby storm drain. Today, however, most contractors recognize the serious consequences of such actions: hefty fines and even jail time.
The EPA, as well as local and state authorities, have declared that wastewater generated from rinsing off equipment and tools is an environmental hazard. They have put in place strict guidelines for how construction washout should be managed. In order for your job site to be compliant, you need an acceptable onsite washout area where equipment and tools can be safely cleaned without damage to the surrounding environment.
Did You Know...
Wastewater from cement and cementitious products (mortar, grout, stucco, plaster, and tile-cutting slurry) is highly toxic. It has a pH level similar to ammonia, bleach, and Drano and has the potential to do serious environmental and bodily harm if not managed properly.