RECYCLING BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY:
Recycling of asphalt pavement can save money for local governments and other purchasers, create additional business opportunities, conserve diminishing resources of aggregates and petroleum products, and help local governments meet the goal of reducing disposal.
The industry saves taxpayers over $300 million a year by recycling asphalt pavement. A recent national study found that asphalt is one of the most recycled products in the United States.
Contractors can save money as well by using recycled stone and aggregate materials on the job site.
Recycling can prolong the life of current landfills.
According to the CMRA, 140 million tons of C&D (concrete & demolition products) are recycled yearly.
In 2011 alone, recycling America's roads saved about 21.2 million barrels of liquid asphalt binder worth some $2.2 billion.
The asphalt industry initiated recycling long before legislation encouraged or required it.