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Old 08-27-2013, 07:54 PM
 
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According to this article, there are 8,000-10,000 tons of roofing shingles dumped into the Putnam County landfill every year. I knew roofing shingles were heavy, but seriously? Anyway, I think this is pretty cool: Putnam County will start recycling 100% of the roofing shingles that otherwise would've ended up in the landfill and grind it up to use in road asphalt. Apparently, Putnam County is the first county in the state to do this.

Herald Citizen - County and local recycling company partnering to go green
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Old 08-27-2013, 08:14 PM
 
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Roughly 5,000# for the average house....hope they take the nails out....
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Old 08-27-2013, 08:15 PM
 
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Roughly 5,000# for the average house....hope they take the nails out....
haha no kidding! But seriously, I had no idea that the average house has over two tons of roofing shingles. I'm glad they figured out a way to recycle them into something useful.
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Old 08-27-2013, 08:45 PM
 
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How about a double layer of shingles ~5 tons and a couple feet of snow on top of that.....

They will crush the shingles then have a magnet to pick up the nails....
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Old 01-06-2015, 06:58 AM
 
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Default Monopoly

Recycling is a great thing. However, what all this fails to address is the fact this endeavor created a monopoly of shingle recycling for Ground Up. They are located next to an asphalt company and sell directly to them. Also, the cost to the public is over twice that of the landfill charge; adding to the already overburdened cost to construction. No competition equals a monopoly and thus prices are not regulated. This smells bad to me!
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Old 01-06-2015, 02:55 PM
 
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If it's the case that Ground Up is the only company around here who recycles shingles, it's not a monopoly; rather, it's shrewd business on Ground Up's part.

Even if there are other companies who didn't get the contract, it's not a monopoly.

Any measure taken to reduce stuff sent to the landfill is in the best interests of all of us (like, humanity). It would be nice if the city found a way to recycle brown glass and plastics 3-7, and an organic waste collection service would be ideal, as well--use the compost to nurture a municipal farm and raise money for the city by selling the produce at the farmer's market?

To dream...
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