Recycling

FHWA Recycling Policy

FHWA Recycled Materials Policy

FHWA recognize the need to increase our highway industry's overall use of recycled materials. There are several reasons to be pro-recycle:

• Cost savings potential
• life cycle cost and engineering performance
• Reduction in landfill
• Stewardship of our environment

FHWA's Recycling Policy has several key points:

• Recycling can offer engineering, economic and environmental benefits.
• Recycled materials should get first consideration in overall materials selection.
• Engineering and environmental properties are important.
• Life Cycle Cost benefits assessment is warranted.
• Restrictions prohibiting recycled material that are without technical basis should be removed.

The complete FHWA Recycled Materials Policy is available

• NHI Course # 131050A - Asphalt Pavement Recycling Technologies - A joint effort between FHWA Recycling Team, Asphalt Recycling and Reclamation Association (ARRA), and National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) has produced a noteworthy course that provides in-depth technical knowledge of several asphalt recycling technologies (in-place and plant). ARRA's "Basic Asphalt Recycling Manual" is used as a reference in this course. Course is ready for your agency's training program.
• T5040.37 Use of Recycled Concrete Pavement as Aggregate in Hydraulic-Cement Concrete Pavement

Current Projects and Activities

Research and References

Articles & Publications

Pavement Recycling Team

More Information

• Pavement Publications

Contact

Lee Gallivan
Office of Asset Management, Pavement, and Construction
317-226-7493
E-mail Lee