Turn Hydrovac Waste Into Recovered Materials
Hydrovac slurry is a mix of water, sand, fines, and debris. Our systems separate and recover each part, turning waste into usable product.
What’s Actually In A Hydrovac Load
What you’re really dealing with.
Hydrovac excavation doesn’t just move soil.
It creates slurry, a heavy mix of water, fines, and debris that’s expensive to transport and difficult to dispose of.
Most people focus on the solids… but water makes up a significant portion of the load.
Where The Costs Creep In
Without proper processing, hydrovac slurry creates hidden costs across your operation.
💧 Hauling Water
You’re paying to transport water instead of material.
🪨 Lost Material
Usable sand and fines are discarded as waste.
🚧 Disposal Challenges
Slurry is expensive and difficult to dispose of properly.
♻️ Water Demand
Fresh water use and storage become ongoing issues.
From Waste Handling to Material Recovery
Instead of treating hydrovac slurry as something to get rid of…
You process it.
• Separate solids from liquids
• Recover sand and aggregate
• Capture fines
• Clean and reuse water
Now everything has a purpose. Nothing is just “waste.”
How the System Works
A complete process to separate, recover, and reuse every part of your hydrovac slurry. Every component works together to process hydrovac slurry from start to finish.
UNLOAD
Hydrovac trucks discharge material into a high-capacity reception hopper.
SEPARATE
Screens and washing equipment sort material by size.
RECOVER FINES
yclones capture valuable recovered fines.
TREAT WATER
A thickener clarifies water and separates remaining solids.
REUSE
Recovered materials and water are returned to your operation.
This isn’t a collection of machines. It’s a designed process built to recover solids, fines, and water.
Reduce Disposal Costs • Recover Valuable Materials • Reuse Water • Improve Profitability
Watch How One Operation Recovered 80% of Material, and Stopped Hauling Water
Why Foreman
Systems like this don’t work unless they’re designed properly.
- Hydrovac slurry is inconsistent
- Water balance is critical
- Throughput vs recovery must be dialed in
That’s where we come in
Foreman Equipment is the Authorized Dealer for Terex Wash Systems in British Columbia.
Terex Washing Solutions VacRecover Range
Designed to handle wet waste streams like hydrovac slurry with efficient material separation and flow control.
Features & Benefits
- Large capacity Reception Hopper is suitable for up to 6 tanker trucks per hour.
- C/W Grid bars, washdown spray bars, walkways and remote HMI controls.
- Underflow controlled by automatic proportional valve
- Multiple hopper options are available.
Key Components
Vacrecover System
Designed to handle wet waste streams like hydrovac slurry with efficient material separation and flow control.
- Ultrasonic tank level control system ensures consistent tank volume and pump run-dry protection
- Built-in anti-turbulence feed sections
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- Easy access to all serviceable areas
Access
- Fully galvanized walkways.
- Access to all serviceable areas.
Dewatering Screens
TWS Dewatering Screen
- Produces drier, stackable, material
- Reduces moisture content
- Handles high throughput
Cyclones / Separators
Cyclone Separator
- Captures valuable fine material
- Reduces material loss to waste
- Imporoves recovery rates
Centrifugal Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
- Reliable slurry handling
- Built for abrasive materials
- Supports continuous operation
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydrovac Waste Recovery and Processing
What is hydrovac waste made of?
Hydrovac waste is a slurry made up of water, soil, sand, fines, and debris.
How do you recycle hydrovac slurry?
By separating solids from water using screening, cyclones, and water treatment systems.
Can hydrovac water be reused?
Yes, once clarified, water can be reused for excavation or washing processes.
What materials can be recovered?
Sand, aggregate, fines, and water can all be recovered and reused.
Is hydrovac waste expensive to dispose of?
Yes, due to its weight and liquid content, disposal can be costly without proper processing.
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Recover More From Every Load
Let’s take a look at your operation and show you what recovery could look like.
Phone: 604-852-9021