Dive Summary:
- The Putnam County Solid Waste Department in Tennessee is partnering with Cookeville, Tennessee-based Ground Up Recycling in order to recycle roofing shingles.
- Up to 10,000 tons of shingles will be recycled annually; they will be transformed into a sand-like substance that is used by asphalt manufacturers for pavement.
- Putnam County will be the first county in Tennessee to attain a 100% diversion rate for its solid waste, in addition to being the first county statewide to recycle shingles.
From the article:
“There are about 16 states in the United States right now that allow shingles in their roads. It actually started out west in the Portland, Ore. (and) Seattle, Wash., area.
”Ground Up Recycling, which launched earlier this year, said it is currently waiting on Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation permits that will hopefully be approved within the next week. After that, the company plans to open its site on Dacco Quarry Road within 30 to 45 days.
