The article considers the possibility of using reinforced concrete waste after demolition or destruction of buildings and structures, as well as substandard products from factories producing reinforced concrete products. The classifications of products made using recycled crushed stone, as well as methods of recycling secondary material, are considered. The legislative framework of different countries on the possibility of storing, processing and using recycled crushed stone has been studied and foreign examples of the use of recycled crushed stone have been considered. The expediency of using secondary crushed stone has been proved, since it is not inferior in strength characteristics to natural crushed stone. Recycling of elements of reinforced concrete structures solves many problems related to economics and ecology. It allows you to reduce the storage area of reinforced concrete products, thereby increasing the area for planting crops. By applying innovative recycling methods, it is possible to reduce the cost of the material by 25%.