Alternative Solution For Asphalt Scrap

As landfill availability decreases and tipping fees increase, solid waste generators are becoming more interested in finding alternative ways of managing shingle waste. This site discusses the recycling of asphalt roofing shingles, or "composition shingles" including shingle quantities, composition, processing, products, and products made with recycled asphalt roofing shingles.

Approximately 11 million tons of waste asphalt roofing shingles are generated in the U.S. per year. Re-roofing jobs account for 10 million tons, with another 1 million from manufacturing scrap. California is estimated to generate 1.2 million tons per year, of which 1.1 million are tear-offs from re-roof jobs. These quantities may fluctuate with the construction industry, and with natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes.

Asphalt shingle scrap can be used in a variety of products, including:

• Asphalt pavement
• Aggregate base and subbase
• Cold patch for potholes, sidewalks, utility cuts, driveways, ramps, bridges, and parking lots
• Pothole patch
• Road and ground cover
• New roofing
• Fuel Oil