CDRA, roofing manufacturers collaborate on redesigned shingle recycling website

The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) has announced the launch of a fully redesigned shinglerecycling.org, a comprehensive resource dedicated to advancing the recycling of roofing materials, with a special focus on asphalt shingles.

While CDRA has consistently updated the site over the past 24 years, the new improvements go beyond content updates, the association says. The revamped site features modern infrastructure and offers a streamlined, user-friendly experience that makes it easier for visitors to find crucial information on recycled asphalt shingles (RAS).

“I’m grateful to the Shingle Recycling Committee for their collaboration on redesigning the shinglerecycling.org website. Our committee unites the asphalt roofing community to share knowledge and strengthen end markets, benefiting our businesses,” says Dan Horton of ASR Systems and chair of CDRA’s Shingle Recycling Committee.

A key enhancement is the updated “Find a Recycler” tool, which has been redesigned for better navigation and ease of use, allowing users to quickly locate local recycling drop-off points. The site also offers a convenient option for businesses to add their recycling facilities to the database through a simple submission form, ensuring that the resource remains as comprehensive and up to date.

Some materials are freely accessible to all visitors, while others are exclusive to CDRA members. Among the newly added resources is a guide for roofing contractors, outlining best practices for properly preparing waste materials for recycling.

The website also features valuable business tools, including a Best Practices guide for recyclers, and a sample Beneficial Use Determination. A key section of the site is dedicated to specifications for using RAS in road construction, with detailed information on Department of Transportation (DOT) state-level regulations.

The upgrade was led by CDRA’s Shingle Recycling Committee, which the association describes as “the industry’s most active group dedicated to advancing the practice of shingle recycling.”

“We are delighted to support efforts to make shinglerecycling.org a powerful and accessible resource for CertainTeed contractors and the industry as a whole,” says Carmen Bodden, president of CertainTeed Roofing. “As we launch our RenuCore shingle recycling technology, we know that roofing contractors need support to recycle asphalt shingles, and we thank CDRA for their leadership and collaboration.”