Asphalt Shingle Recycling
Recycling Asphalt Tear-Off Shingles
Heritage has partnered with Owens Corning to recycle tear-off asphalt shingles. Through the partnership, Heritage is implementing an efficient recycling method for collecting, hauling and processing asphalt tear-off shingles on a nationwide basis. The asphalt shingle recycling program is ideal for roofing contractors, asphalt and paving companies, shingle distributors and companies who specialize in recycling construction derbis and materials. This program is specifically designed with the roofing industry in mind; aimed at servicing all the components of the supply chain.
Convenient Drop-off Locations for Shingle Recycling
We currently have eight shingle recycling locations up and running and we are in the process of setting up several new locations, so check back periodically to see if we have a location near you.
- Indianapolis, IN (call 317.539.2024 for information)
- Cincinnati, OH
- Chicago, IL
- Denver, CO
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- Portland, OR
Benefits of Recycling Shingles
You're a roofing contractor and you are thinking about recycling your asphalt shingles, but you're asking yourself, "Why? What's the point?" Well, here are some advantages of recycling your tear-off asphalt shingles:
- Recycling asphalt shingles is a cost effective alternative to landfill diposal or other disposal methods.
- Recyling asphalt shingles is an environmentally-friendly alternative to diposing of old shingles in a landfill. According to a report by the Northeast Recycling Council, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the, "U.S. manufactures and disposes of an estimated 11 million tons of asphalt shingles." Roughly 10 million tons of the waste is scrap from new roof installations and tear-offs, while the remaining 1 million tons is from asphalt shingle manufacturers.
- By properly removing and recycling tear-off asphalt shingles, you are on your way towards earning additional credits under LEED certification programs.
- Heritage makes recycling asphalt shingles convenient by offering a one-stop recycling service with hauling capabilities and drop-off locations that are easy and accessible to use.
Owens Corning's Strategic Alliance with Heritage
Heritage Environmental Services is recycling tear-off shingles as part of a national strategic alliance with Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC. Owens Corning Roofing is connecting roofing contractors with the convenient, cost-competitive and differentiating operations provided by Heritage and encouraging homeowners to ask for an Owens Corning™ Preferred Contractor who has taken their Shingle Recycling Pledge. Find contractors in your area who have taken the pledge to recycle tear-off shingles.