Did you know Superior Asphalt, Inc. plays a vital role in environmental sustainability?
We proudly recycle old concrete and asphalt tear-outs at our three convenient locations in
Grand Rapids, Portland, and Byron Center, MI.
Keeping concrete and old asphalt out of landfills is crucial for several environmental,
economic, and sustainability reasons:
1. Environmental Conservation
• Reducing Waste Volume: Landfills have limited space, and concrete and asphalt
are bulky materials that quickly occupy significant volume.
• Preventing Pollution: Improper disposal of asphalt can lead to the leaching of
hazardous substances like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) into the soil
and groundwater.
2. Promoting Recycling and Reuse
• Concrete Recycling: Crushed concrete can be reused as aggregate for new
construction projects, road base material, or landscaping, reducing the need for
virgin materials.
• Asphalt Recycling: Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) can be reused in new
asphalt mixtures, lowering the demand for fresh bitumen and aggregate.
3. Energy and Resource Savings
• Recycling concrete and asphalt reduces the energy and natural resources required
to extract and process raw materials.
• The production of new asphalt and concrete involves high energy consumption,
which recycling significantly mitigates.
4. Economic Benefits
• Recycling provides cost-effective materials for construction and road projects.
• Avoiding landfill tipping fees reduces disposal costs for contractors and
municipalities.
5. Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Landfill decomposition of organic waste generates methane, but bulky construction
materials like concrete and asphalt displace space, indirectly exacerbating
greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging landfill expansion.
• Recycling these materials reduces emissions from mining, transporting, and
processing raw materials.
6. Encouraging Sustainable Development
• Recycling supports circular economy principles, where materials are reused and
reintroduced into production rather than discarded.
• Diverting construction and demolition waste aligns with green building
certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
Best Practices
By prioritizing the recycling of concrete and asphalt, communities can reduce
environmental harm, conserve natural resources and promote more sustainable
construction practices.
Utilize our easy disposal service—it’s always free to drop off clean materials that contain
no wood, rubbish, or black dirt. Please help us create a positive impact in our community!
For further information regarding Superior Asphalt, Inc. materials and concrete/asphalt tear-out recycling dump sites, visit https://superiorasphalt.com/west-michigan-full-service-asphalt-paving-contractor-asphalt-repair-maintenance/asphalt-materials-aggrgates/
