Concrete Washout Education

Information for DIY homeowners, small construction companies, developers, contractors, sidewalk and patio construction workers and general contractors

—DRAFT as of 2-19-2024—

Sample Standard Operating Procedure for cleaning up your site after concrete project is done

Operation or Site Condition: Concrete supplier and concrete materials workers will need a place to wash equipment and dispose of excess material.

DO: Use a kiddie pool or other container to wash and catch all of the leftover concrete from your buckets, tools, or other surfaces. Allow the wastewater to evaporate and then dispose of the solid

Instruction: Any home or business site where concrete is part of the project is required to clean up and wash the equipment used to mix and pour contrete or related materials.  No concrete or soap/other cleaning liquids should be disposed of in the gutter, storm drain, or street. 

Schedule:  Prior to concrete pours 

Maintenance:  Replace when 50% full

Maintenance Personnel:  Project Manager

Applicable Trades:  Footing/Foundation, Flat Workers, Brick Masons, Painters and Interior Finishers

 Detail:  https://deq.utah.gov/water-quality/example-appendix-g-bmp-specifications-and-details-construction-storm-water-updes-permits

Note: If mud sticks to your tires.  This BMP provides a adequate location to clean equipment including washing your chassis and will prevent mud from sticking to your tires.

Concrete Washout Resource Documents:

EPA Best Practices for Concrete Washout (Stormwater)

Fresh Concrete or Mortar Application and Clean up