One of the most noteworthy success stories in sustainable roofing has been the growth in recycling of asphalt shingles. Each year, more and more shingles are recycled instead of being dumped into local landfills. In addition to saving valuable resources and reducing the environmental burden on landfills, shingle recycling offers solid economic benefits for roofing contractors, and helps homeowners make a positive environmental contribution when it’s time to replace their existing roof.
The biggest driver behind shingle recycling has been the emergence of a network of recyclers across the country capable of accepting and processing shingles removed from existing roofs. Shingle recycling is now available across the United States, with almost all major metropolitan areas being served by a number of recycling firms. Finding your local recycling options has never been easier with the introduction of a new website sponsored by the Construction Demolition and Recycling Association, which features an extensive recycling search tool that provides you all of the shingle-recycling options for your market.