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Concrete Washout Systems Receives Patents for Its Pollution Control and Recycling Bin

10/31/2006

 
Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB) Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. (CWS), announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued three patents to Concrete Washout Systems, recognizing and protecting its industry-innovating solution for the safe containment and recycling of concrete washout wastewater and solids. The issued patents cover both ramped and rampless bins, which are portable, self-contained, and watertight units that permit concrete trucks and pumps to safely wash out after pouring concrete.  The watertight containers can be moved throughout the worksite as needed.

Mark Jenkins, President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc, stated, “These patents represent the tremendous effort and investment that CWS has made in developing technology to prevent pollution and enable recycling of a very challenging waste product. We want to congratulate our licensees across the country for being pioneers in a new industry and we look forward to their continued rapid growth.”

The Concrete Washout System is licensed to independently owned and operated CWS partners. CWS is accepting applications for licensed partners in select markets. Currently Concrete Washout Systems has licensed partners operating in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Texas.

About Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
Concrete Washout Systems is an industry pioneer in concrete washout and wastewater removal, treatment and recycling. The company develops technologies that reduce the potential sources of water pollution from construction sites. CWS is a cost effective, environmentally friendly and compliant alternative for homebuilders, contractors, ready mix and pump operators and environmental engineering firms.

The Concrete Washout System bins are covered by one or more of the following patents:  7,118,633; 7,121,288 and 7,124,767. The patents can be viewed at the USPTO’s website at http://www.uspto.gov

Concrete Washout Systems and Genesis Concrete Launch Service in Iowa

9/28/2006

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Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2006 - Concrete Washout Systems, Inc., announced today that Genesis Concrete, Inc. is now offering the Concrete Washout Systems (CWS) solution in Des Moines, Iowa. Concrete Washout Systems is the best management practice for concrete washout waste removal and treatment.

Genesis Concrete provides support services to concrete contractors throughout greater Des Moines .  “The Concrete Washout System is a convenient and cost effective way for builders to comply with the EPA mandate to contain caustic washout waste,” stated Charles Colosimo, General Manager of Genesis Concrete. “Every time a concrete truck rinses out, concrete wash water - which is as dangerous as drain cleaner – has the potential to harm fish and wildlife. The CWS solution safely replaces costly and ineffective plastic-lined pits scattered around the job site. We’ve been placing bins on site as quickly as they can be manufactured.”

“We are very excited to partner with Charles Colosimo and his team in providing the CWS solution.  Given their background in the concrete industry, we anticipate rapid adoption of our products” said Mark Jenkins, President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.

CWS is accepting applications for licensed partners in select markets. All partners fully own and operate independent businesses licensing the patent-pending CWS solution. Currently Concrete Washout Systems has licensed partners operating in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Texas.

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EPA Outlines Best Management Practices for Concrete Washout Water Pollution Protection

6/26/2006

 
Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB) June 26, 2006—Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. (CWS), announced today that the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a fact sheet outlining the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the containment of concrete washout liquids and solids that result from the cleaning of concrete trucks and pumps.  The fact sheet highlights the importance of proper containment of concrete washout at construction sites, “The wash water is alkaline and contains high levels of chromium, which can leach into the ground and contaminate groundwater. It can also migrate to a storm drain, which can increase the pH of area waters and harm aquatic life.”

In addition to consequences of concrete washout pollution, the fact sheet outlines the problems typically associated with self-installed washout facilities, “… self-installed structures are much less reliable than prefabricated containers and are prone to leaks.”  The EPA fact sheet also recommends that washouts be placed “in a location that allows convenient access for concrete trucks, preferably near the area where the concrete is being poured.”

Mark Jenkins, President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc, stated, “The EPA fact sheet highlights the advantages of our portable, patent-pending product, over previous methods that were expensive, hard to maintain and prone to leakage. We pride ourselves in helping builders easily cope with an otherwise difficult compliance problem.”  Jenkins continued, “Previous to the development of our product, builders were forced to build plastic-lined pits surrounded by hay bales. When these pits failed, the caustic washout liquid could seep into ground water or, even worse, storm drains, which puts fish and other aquatic life at risk. Additionally these methods typically did not allow for the easy recycling of the hardened concrete as our system does.”

The Concrete Washout System, which is delivered on a standard roll-off truck, is a portable, self-contained and watertight container that can be moved throughout the worksite as needed.

The Concrete Washout System is licensed to independently owned and operated CWS partners. CWS is accepting applications for licensed partners in select markets. Currently Concrete Washout Systems has licensed partners operating in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Texas.

About Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
Concrete Washout Systems is an industry pioneer in concrete washout and wastewater removal, treatment and recycling. The company develops technologies that reduce the potential sources of water pollution from construction sites. CWS is a cost effective, environmentally friendly and compliant alternative for homebuilders, contractors, ready mix and pump operators and environmental engineering firms.

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