PHILADELPHIA, PA — Alterra IOS, in partnership with Eco Materials, has officially opened a $40 million soil cleanwashing facility in South Philadelphia. Designed to transform construction waste into valuable materials, the plant uses cutting-edge technology to process over 750,000 tons of soil and waste annually. More than 85% of incoming materials are remediated and repurposed for use in public works, infrastructure, and construction projects, offering a sustainable alternative to landfill disposal.
“This facility represents the future of construction, where sustainability and profitability go hand in hand,” said Leo Addimando, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alterra IOS. He emphasized the facility’s capability to reduce costs, emissions, and reliance on distant landfills by delivering clean, reusable materials locally.
Strategically located at 6110 West Passyunk Ave., the site is well-positioned to serve regional contractors, developers, and municipalities seeking high-quality aggregates while minimizing their carbon footprint. The plant boasts advanced technology, including a high-capacity scalping screen to separate raw materials, AggMax systems for precise recovery of sand and stone, and an AcquaCycle unit that recycles 95% of the water used during processing.
Andrew Paluszkiewicz, Managing Partner and Director of Operations at Eco Materials, highlighted the environmental benefits, stating, “Our facility proves that sustainable resources like reclaimed soil and aggregate can be reused time and again, dramatically reducing landfill waste and helping to conserve our planet’s limited natural resources.”
By integrating innovative processes with eco-conscious practices, this state-of-the-art plant is set to advance circular construction practices in the region, fostering both environmental and economic gains. Local officials and industry leaders attended the facility’s grand opening on May 2, marking the start of a new chapter for sustainable construction in Philadelphia.
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