Roof Shingle Disposal

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Roof shingle disposal.

When it comes to roof shingle disposal one of the simplest ways to get rid of your debris is to rent a roll off dumpster. Roofing dtg recycle offers commingled recycling of composition tile and shingle roofing at all locations. Costs to load and haul away old materials installation waste and associated debris. We suggest completing testing before you tear off the roof.

This size is best if you re just disposing of shingles and other roofing materials during normal roof repairs. We also offer dumpster service to our general contractors and roofing companies for residential and commercial locations. As your home ages your roofing will need to be replaced and the old shingles will need to be tossed away. Shingle recycling is the process of taking asphalt shingles from roof tear offs and collecting them for reuse into another product ensuring the material does not end up in a landfill.

The contents of this website do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the u s. Asphalt shingles are a common roofing material and can be recycled thanks to their asphalt content. Roofing contractors should take care to understand the process and follow some do s and don ts to ensure that shingle recycling is an effective tool for improving their businesses. Remove existing roofing material roof paper vent jacks and flashing and gutters if needed.

This website was developed by construction demolition recycling association cdra in partnership with the u s. This website was funded in part by the u s. The 20 yard container is best for larger roofing projects or jobs that involve more than just shingle removal. The most common dumpster size for roofing is the 10 yard container.

Testing is simple and can be completed by a local company. Shingles can be diverted from the waste stream and transformed into asphalt pavement for our streets and highways. Find recycling guides for other materials sponsored by owens corning. Asphalt is one of the most common materials for shingles and as such millions of tons of them are thrown out every year.

Epa region 5. Sweep area clean of all nails staples. A dumpster rental accepts all types of roofing materials shingles and tiles. You can rent the container for the entire length of your project so there s no rush to load up your shingles.

However before generating more waste for your local landfill consider alternative disposal solutions first. Balance of 2 hr s minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. Asphalt shingle recycling is becoming very common as an alternative to sending materials to a landfill.