Spent Lime (Lime Mud) Recycling & Beneficial Reuse

We move non-hazardous spent lime (lime mud) to qualified reuse outlets. Share your source (pulp & paper, water treatment, manufacturing), form (slurry, cake, dry), solids %, photos, and ZIP. We’ll map viable outlets (cement/aggregate, stabilization, neutralization), coordinate approvals and trucking, and confirm diversion—typically with better net costs than landfill.

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A Practical Alternative to Landfill for Lime Mud

We specialize in routing non-hazardous calcium-rich residues—like lime mud from causticizing and water-treatment softening—into end users that can actually use them. Our team handles sampling (as needed), outlet acceptance, and DOT-compliant logistics so you get a clear, auditable alternative to landfill.

picture of a large pile of spent lime (lime mud)

What We Accept

  • Material & sources: lime mud (causticizing), water-treatment lime residuals/softening residuals, calcium-rich process fines (non-hazardous).

  • Forms: dewatered filter cake / presscake, wet slurry, air-dried powder/fines.

  • Typical ranges: slurry ~10–30% solids; cake ~30–70% (ranges vary—photos and past lab data help).

  • Packaging/handling: roll-off boxes, lined bunkers, end-dump loads, vacuum tanker (slurry), supersacks (dry).

  • Volumes: pilots to recurring FTL programs; best economics at full truckload.

What We Don’t Accept

  • Hazardous waste, unknown contents, or materials with restricted contaminants beyond outlet limits

  • Mixed debris/municipal waste in loads

  • Unmanageable free liquids without appropriate equipment/access

How It Works

  1. Tell us what you have—source, slurry/cake/dry, typical tons per week/month, solids %, photos, prior lab results.

  2. We map a reuse path—options may include stabilization, cement/aggregate uses, or neutralization; we arrange any sampling required.

  3. We book the trucks—end-dump (cake/dry) or vacuum tanker (slurry); we coordinate appointments and paperwork.

  4. You get confirmation—outlet details and monthly diversion summaries on request.

Logistics & Coverage

Nationwide pickups • End-dump / walking floor for cake & dry • Vacuum tanker for slurry • Typical lead time 5–10 business days after go-ahead • Site-safety and access rules honored

Industries We Serve

Pulp & paper mills • Municipal & industrial water treatment • Chemical & mineral processors • Ready-mix/aggregate partners • Environmental & civil contractors

Documentation & Compliance

  1. Generator non-hazardous determination + basic characterization (moisture/solids, pH; metals/TCLP when required)

  2. COI, W-9, NDA available

  3. Chain-of-custody + scale tickets where applicable

  4. Outlet acceptance testing coordinated as needed

Case Example

A paper mill producing lime mud at ~80% solids consolidated to full-truckload shipments and qualified a cement/aggregate outlet. We coordinated sampling, approvals, and end-dump trucking. Result: predictable pickups, documented diversion, and a simpler, auditable alternative to landfill.

Spent Lime Recycling FAQs

  1. What factors drive pricing for spent lime recycling?

    Moisture/solids %, consistency, distance to outlets, handling method, and regional demand. Full truckloads and stable specs typically improve economics.

  2. Do I need lab testing?

    Often. If you have prior results, we’ll review them. If an outlet requires confirmation, we’ll coordinate sampling and any TCLP/metals or pH checks.

  3. Can you take slurry, or do I have to dewater?

    We can often move slurry via vacuum tanker. If you can thicken or dewater, trucking and outlet options usually improve.

  4. What’s the minimum volume?

    Best pricing and outlet choice come with recurring full-truckload quantities.

  5. Where can spent lime go?

    Common endpoints include soil stabilization, cement/aggregate uses, and process neutralization—subject to outlet acceptance and local regulations.

  6. What information should I send to start?

    Source/process, form (slurry/cake/dry), solids %, rough tons/month, photos, past lab results, pickup ZIP, loading method, and frequency.We’ll route to appropriate outlets based on location and analysis.

Get a quote for your spent lime

Include: source (pulp & paper, water treatment, etc.), form + solids %, rough monthly tons, photos, any past lab results, pickup ZIP, loading method (dock, loader, pump-out), and frequency. We’ll respond with outlet options, pricing, and a pickup window.

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