Edward C. Levy recycles 1M tons of asphalt in 2024

Dearborn, Michigan-based aggregates producer and recycler Edward C. Levy Co. has reportedly recycled more than 8 million tons of materials—predominantly concrete and asphalt—in 2024.

The company says it continues to take up the cause of advancing environmental sustainability worldwide, and in 2024, Levy recycled or used more than 1 million tons of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP).

RAP was involved in paving projects on Interstate 75 and State Route 53 as part of a project at Flint Bishop International Airport in Saginaw, Michigan, and as part of two Levy projects in Colorado: one at the Fort Carson Military Base and another on Interstate 25.

The company says the more than 1 million tons of RAP it produced and deployed last year is equivalent to nearly 48,000 truckloads, which would stretch bumper to bumper 727 miles — the distance from Detroit to Atlanta.

“Michigan’s infrastructure projects demand the best materials to stand the test of time, and Levy’s recycled asphalt is an exceptional choice,” Ace-Saginaw Paving Co. Vice President Gary Lowell says.

“Using their high-quality, durable recycled materials on the M-53 reconstruction project allowed us to deliver roadways that meet the highest standards of performance while significantly reducing environmental impact. It’s a win-win for the state and the communities who rely on these roads every day.”

Levy says its recycling initiatives contribute to more sustainable construction practices, reducing reliance on virgin materials, cutting emissions and preserving natural resources for future generations. The firm, founded in 1918, says its innovative processes help communities save costs by transforming industrial co-products into valuable resources for roads, homes and public spaces.

Edward C. Levy, part of The Levy Group of Companies, includes products and services such as aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, road building and steel mill services.

“These recycling numbers represent real positive impacts on people and communities," Levy Director of Environmental Health and Safety Tom Green says. "From the roads we drive on to the bridges and buildings that connect and support us, our recycling efforts directly improve quality of life for families, create jobs and reduce environmental impacts. It is this commitment to people and the planet that drives everything we do."