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Brice Aggregates is pleased to announce the opening of a new inert waste tipping facility at Colemans Quarry, Witham, further strengthening its position as a trusted provider of aggregate supply, waste management, and recycling solutions across Essex and the Eastern Region.
As of Wednesday 5th July, the site is now fully operational and accepting a range of inert construction wastes, supporting both efficient disposal and sustainable quarry restoration.

Inert Waste Tipping Now Available
The Colemans Quarry facility is fully permitted and designed to handle a variety of non-hazardous construction and demolition wastes, including:

Inert soils (17 05 04)
Clean concrete and hardcore (17 01 01 / 17 01 02 / 17 01 03 / 17 01 07)
Clean tarmac (17 03 02)
Screenable waste (17 09 04)

All materials received on site will be recycled or recovered as part of ongoing quarry restoration works, contributing to sustainable land use and long-term environmental benefits.
The site is particularly well equipped to handle large volumes of inert soils, making it an ideal solution for bulk earthworks and major construction projects.

Fast Turnaround & Easy Access
Efficiency is at the heart of the operation. Colemans Quarry offers:
Quick turnaround times, with typical tipping completed in 10 minutes or less
All-weather access, ensuring year-round reliability
Direct access to the A12, allowing for smooth and convenient haulage
This ensures minimal downtime for operators and improved productivity for customers.

Expanding Our Service Offering
The launch of the tipping facility marks an important step in Brice Aggregates’ continued growth, complementing its established services in:
Primary aggregates supply
Ready-mix concrete production
Haulage and logistics
By integrating waste acceptance with quarry restoration, the business delivers a more circular and sustainable approach to construction materials management.

Strong Availability of Primary Aggregates
Alongside the new tipping operations, Brice Aggregates has made recent improvements to its production processes, ensuring strong availability across its core primary aggregate products, including:
Sharp sand
Soft washed building sand
10mm, 20mm, and 40mm shingle
10mm and 20mm ballast
Reliable supply and consistent quality remain central to supporting construction projects across the region.

Site Information & Compliance
Tipping hours:Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00

Important requirements:
All inert soils are subject to site approval and review of soils reports prior to acceptance
Soil reports must be submitted to: wastecompliance@briceaggregates.co.uk
A valid waste carrier’s licence and Brice Aggregates tipping reference number are required for all loads

Please note:
Topsoil is not currently accepted
No hazardous waste is permitted on site
Any non-compliant material will be rejected and may be removed at the consignor’s expense

Get in Touch
For current tipping rates, material acceptance, or aggregate supply enquiries, please contact the Brice Aggregates team.
With the opening of this new facility, Brice Aggregates continues to invest in efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused solutions for the construction industry.

Brice Aggregates Open new tipping facility at Colemans Quarry, Witham

Waste

Brice Aggregates is pleased to announce that as of Wednesday 5^th July, they will be accepting a wide range of wastes for tipping into Colemans Quarry, Witham.

 The following wastes will be accepted into site:

• Inert soils (17 05 04)
• Clean concrete / hardcore (17 01 01 / 17 01 02/ 17 01 03 / 17 01 07)
• Clean tarmac (17 03 02)
• Screenable (17 09 04)

The site is fully permitted, and all materials tipped will be recycled or recovered by helping to restore our old quarry workings.

We are particularly geared up to accept large volumes of inert soils. The all-weather facility offers quick turnround times with typical tip times of 10 minutes or less with direct access onto the A12.

This represents a new activity for the business in addition to our existing primary aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and haulage functions.

Aggregates

We have also undergone recent improvements in the production processes of our primary aggregates and are pleased to announce a healthy availability for deliveries across our primary product range:

• Primary Sharp sand
• Primary Soft washed building sand
• Primary 10mm shingle
• Primary 20mm shingle
• Primary 40mm shingle
• 10mm / 20mm ballasts

Hours of operation for tipping are 07:30 – 16:00 Monday – Friday

Inert soils will need to be subject to site approval & review of soils reports prior to acceptance. Soil reports should be sent to wastecompliance@briceaggregates.co.uk for approval and issuance of a tipping reference. All parties tipping will need to hold a waste carriers license and a Brice Aggregates tipping reference number for the load carried.

Unfortunately, we are not accepting topsoil for tipping at present. No hazardous waste will be accepted on site. Any non-compliant wastes tipped on site will be removed at the expense of the consignor.

For up-to-date rates please get in touch.

Brice Concrete has today commenced sales from its new Witham readymix batching plant. The state of the art, high output plant will produce quality wet batched concrete for distribution throughout Essex in the company’s fleet of mixers. Alongside by the company’s renowned customer service, this represents part of the ongoing strategy of increasing the offering of products and services. Utilising the company’s in situ abundance of quality primary aggregates, Brice Concrete will be able to service jobs of all sizes from single loads up to the very largest and most demanding of pours.

Oliver Brice commented “this represents part of the business’ ongoing strategy of increasing our offering to the construction industry. It is a pleasure to launch Brice Concrete at the end of 2020 during what has been a challenging but ultimately successful year for Brice Aggregates. Having worked hard throughout the year to continue building our reputation for quality products combined with excellent and attentive customer service, I look forward to building on this reputation as Brice Concrete becomes known in the marketplace for the same qualities as we move into 2021”  

Brice Concrete has officially commenced sales from its new readymix concrete batching plant in Witham, marking a major step forward in expanding its offering to the construction industry across Essex and the Eastern Region.

The state-of-the-art, high-output batching plant is designed to deliver consistently high-quality wet batched concrete, supplied via Brice’s dedicated fleet of mixer trucks. This latest investment strengthens the company’s position as a reliable concrete supplier in Essex, capable of supporting projects of every scale.

High-Quality Concrete, Delivered Efficiently
Built with performance and reliability in mind, the Witham plant enables Brice Concrete to produce a wide range of readymix concrete solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Key benefits include:
Consistent, high-specification concrete mixes
Efficient production and fast turnaround times
Reliable delivery through a modern mixer fleet
Capacity to service projects from small loads to large-scale pours
By utilising the company’s own supply of premium primary aggregates, Brice Concrete ensures full control over quality from source to site.

Expanding Our Construction Offering
The launch of the Witham plant forms part of Brice’s wider strategy to grow its presence as a leading aggregate and concrete supplier, providing a more complete service to customers across the region.

Combining quality materials with responsive, customer-focused service, Brice continues to build strong relationships throughout the construction sector.

A Milestone for the Business
Commenting on the launch, Oliver Brice said:
“This represents part of the business’ ongoing strategy of increasing our offering to the construction industry. It is a pleasure to launch Brice Concrete at the end of 2020 during what has been a challenging but ultimately successful year for Brice Aggregates. Having worked hard throughout the year to continue building our reputation for quality products combined with excellent and attentive customer service, I look forward to building on this reputation as Brice Concrete becomes known in the marketplace for the same qualities as we move into 2021.”

Looking Ahead
With the Witham readymix plant now fully operational, Brice Concrete is well positioned to support the growing demand for high-quality concrete in Essex and beyond. As the business continues to invest in modern infrastructure and expand its capabilities, customers can expect the same dependable service and product quality that have become synonymous with the Brice name.

Brice Aggreagtes have today commenced the construction of their new readymix concrete batching facility at their Witham site. This will see the company move into the readymix business and further broaden their ever expanding offering to the construction industry. The technically capable, high output plant will produce quality wet batched concrete for distribution throughout Essex using a forthcoming fleet of mixer drums. Sales will trade under the Brice Concrete brand. 

The build programme is expected to last for four weeks with commissioning targeted for mid December 2020.

Despite the unprecdented and challenging times presented by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Brice Aggregates remain open to serve the needs of industy. With additional measures introduced to ensure the safety of our staff, contractors, and customers, the business has been able to continue to serve the ongoing needs of essential construction projects throughout the region.  

Brice Aggregates have today received FORS Bronze level accreditation for their transport operations. This industry wide benchmark recognises excellence in the running of haulage operations. Managing Director Oliver Brice commented “I am delighted that Brice Aggregates have today received FORS accreditation, to have done so within two months of having launched our transport operations is testament to the hard work and professionalism of all involved. This exemplifies our efforts to provide a modern and forward looking service to our customers.