A Lesson in Recycling

Benefits and Advantages

As the environment continues to be a popular topic of discussion for all generations, general recycling of all types of materials is on the rise. Our services focus around the recycling of demolished concrete and asphalt materials, which has become a significant source of recyclable materials in extremely large volumes. Disposing of construction waste in the past has been accomplished simply by sending it to landfills. The construction industry is now learning that recycling this waste is possible and is a much better option for business and the environment.

• Saves Energy – Construction material recycling decreases the consumption of natural resources which in turn, saves massive amounts of energy.
• Decreases Waste – Landfills are filling up quicker than ever. We need to find other ways to process construction waste. Recycling construction waste will keep it out of the landfills and allow us to re-purpose it for future use.

• Reduces Costs – Recycling or reusing materials reduces your business’ disposal and transportation costs.
• Politics – With the increasing focus on green construction, recycling will give you a competitive edge over other construction companies who aren’t recycling when bidding on certain opportunities. This can differentiate you from your competitors. Recycling can also put you on a path towards your LEED certification, the most popular green building certification today.

• Metal – steel, aluminum, and copper
• Asphalt Pavement – crushed and recycled back into asphalt
• Wood – re-milled, chipped or ground, to make lumber, engineered board, or mulch
• Concrete – most commonly recycled construction material
• Glass – glass and tile depending on the geographic location
• Paper/Cardboard – easily recycled and re-purposed
• Gypsum – drywall recycled into new drywall, cement, and agriculture products