Construction site big bags

The big bag is widely used in the construction industry

With the advent of EPR and sorting at source, waste on building sites has to be sorted on site. To separate waste and other materials, the big bag is a faithful ally in this often time-consuming and complex task.

For other materials storage or handling operations, and in a controlled volume, the big bag has made a place for itself in the world of building and public works and in gardens.

What are the different applications?

Storage and transport of building materials

In the construction industry, building materials such as sand, gravel, cement powder and small stones are often packed in big bags.

Big bags provide protection against damp and bad weather. Their straps make them easy to handle by lifting equipment, making it easy to manage quantities flexibly, adapting storage to site constraints.

Storage and transport of rubble or stones

Able to withstand the weight and abrasive nature of certain materials without tearing, they are often used during demolition or renovation work to collect pieces of concrete, brick or ceramic. One of the often hidden advantages of the big bag is that it helps to keep an area clean and safe by containing debris and avoiding hazards.

It is also not uncommon to use them for asbestos removal in the construction industry. Rigorous knowledge of standards and practices is strongly recommended.

Storage and transport of site waste and materials for recycling

These small, flexible containers are ideal for collecting various types of site waste, including non-reusable materials, packaging and mixed waste, and offer real versatility in use. Disposal and protection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste is made easy and quantifiable by capacity.

How to identify the right big bag for the demands of the construction industry

Big bags can vary in size, construction and strength, and can be complex to choose. Their capacity can range from 500 to 2,000 kg of materials, with the most common being used to manage large stocks of sand, gravel, earth, construction waste, etc.

Dimensions (height, width, etc.)

- The height of the bag must ensure a balance between being too full (which would cause overflow or excessive pressure on the seams) and too empty (which would make the bag unstable when lifted). Don't just think about filling the bag, but also about handling and transporting it.

- Size The most common are the 1m3 cubic big bags, which can vary in width (from 0.60cm per side for the smallest to 1.20m for the largest). Rectangular big bags are also available for storing large items such as fibre cement sheets.

- Customisation: Big bags can be customised in terms of size and marking to make them easier to recognise and use.

Resistance

The strength of a big bag is measured by several factors.

- The safety coefficient and the CMU indicate the load that the big bag can support (regularly ranging from 1 to 2 tonnes). We also offer a range of big bags for heavy loads. 

- The weight of the fabric will show its resistance to tearing or ripping,

- The seams - reinforced or not - will guarantee greater resistance when lifting or watertightness.

Our big bags are renowned for the quality of their seams and woven fabric.

Packaging and lifting

There are many possible configurations for big bags, making them versatile and adaptable: filling by chute or skirt, emptying by chute or drop sheet, internal bag to ensure watertightness, wide lifting straps, etc. The flat bottom/full opening configuration is the most common, as it can be held on a pallet (or with a suitable support) and filled easily from the fully open top.

Big bags for the construction industry have different types of lifting points, making them easy to handle with equipment such as forklift trucks or cranes. - Corner buckles: Four straps located at each corner of the bag.

- Side buckles: additional straps placed on the sides of the bag for alternative lifting options.

- Cross Buckles: Connected diagonally from corner to corner across the top of the bag, forming a cross and stabilising the bag.

- Single-point buckles: Where the bag needs to be suspended, such as on some construction sites where floor space is limited, the bag has a single strong buckle at the top for a central lifting point.

Why choose Containers Service to buy your worksite big bag?

Stock, quantity, quality, safety, price... these are just some of the advantages that Containers Service offers you through its different lines. Its comprehensive range will give you the flexibility you need.

And did you know? Containers Service offers second-hand big bags: a price advantage and a positive action to reduce your carbon footprint!  Don't hesitate to discover our reuse big bags. 

Conclusion

Big bags are a cost-effective and efficient solution for managing materials and waste on construction sites, promoting better organisation and contributing to the safety of operations. With prices per unit or on a sliding scale per batch or pallet, you'll find the right product at the right price. We deliver all over France and can advise you on the choice of container best suited to your activity.

See also our range of firewood big bags.

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