Construction & Demolition Recycling articles from May 2005

Construction & Demolition Recycling archives from May 2005

A composite contradiction?(Publisher's Focus)
May 1, 2005... Trex, the much-ballyhooed recycled wood/plastic composite lumber, is starting to show up in C&D recycling yards. And for all its supposed environmental benefits as a sustainable product, all recyclers can do with it is send it to a landfill....

Maine considers banning out-of-state debris.(Commodities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * Lawmakers in the state of Maine have begun drafting a bill that bans out-of-state construction and demolition debris from landfills and incineration facilities, according to a report in the Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine.). The bill's...

Eagle Materials to expand Illinois Cement plant.(Commodities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * Eagle Materials Inc., a Dallas-based building materials manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its Illinois Cement Co. subsidiary's cement manufacturing plant in LaSalle, Ill. Eagle's board of directors has approved a $65 million...

Missouri takes lead in shingles recycling.(Commodities)(Missouri Department of Transportation)
May 1, 2005... * As long as local recyclers of asphalt shingles can meet a new material specification put forth by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), asphalt shingles from roofs can be used as part of the ingredients for new and renovated...

Asphalt demand in China to increase.(Commodities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Chinese asphalt market is expected to experience the fastest growth among other major world economies in the next three years, according to a recent study conducted by the Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based research firm. Measured in...

Former RAA exec joins Tierra Verde Industries and E-Recycling of California.(Industry News)(Recycle America Alliance)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * Tierra Verde Industries (TVI) and E-Recycling of California (ERC) have announced the hiring of Kevin P. McCarthy as business development manager for their recycling operations. "We have incredible growth opportunities in our core...

Demolition firm hopes to open C&D plant in Mass.(Industry News)(W.K. MacNamara)(Construction and Demolition)
May 1, 2005... * W.K. MacNamara, a demolition company headquartered in Waltham, Mass., is working with a Massachusetts town to build a construction and demolition recycling facility. If the company receives all the permits needed, it will be the first C&D...

ConExpo attendance topped 120,000.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * More than 124,220 industry professionals from around the world attended the ConExpo-Con/Agg show in Las Vegas in mid-March. The show, which was co-located with the IFPE (International Exposition for Power Transmission) and several trade...

Calif. town looks to C&D to increase recycling rates.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * City officials in Piedmont, Calif., are in the process of drafting a construction and demolition recycling ordinance to help boost its recycling rates, according to a report in the Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, Calif.). Officials...

Maine town takes over C&D transfer station.(Industry News)(Construction and Demolition)(Pine Tree Waste Services)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * The City Council of Old Town, Maine, has voted to take over the operation of the transfer station from a private company, according to a report in the Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine). The city's contract with current operating company,...

N.J. nixes proposed recycling plant.(Industry News)(Shoreline Sand & Gravel LLC )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * The Ocean County, N.J., Solid Waste Advisory Council has voted unanimously with two abstentions to deny a company's application to be included in the county's solid waste plan, according to a report in the Asbury Park Press (Neptune, N.J.)....

CBI annihilator helps Alabama company weather the storm: Sunbelt Environmental and CBI team up to process hurricane debris.
May 1, 2005... When thousands of cubic yards of mixed construction and demolition debris began pouring into his landfill properties in the wake of September 2004's Hurricane Ivan, Jeff Claunch, owner of Sunbelt Environmental Inc., says he knew he needed a...

CMRA Awards C&D recyclers.(CMRA News)(Construction Materials Recycling Association)
May 1, 2005... * At is Annual Meeting in March 2005, co-located with ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, the CMRA handed out its first awards to honor the best in C&D recycling. Four judges evaluated the entries, and their decisions seemed to reward companies with...

CMRA board meeting plans responses to industry issues.(CMRA News)(Construction Materials Recycling Association)(www.concreterecycling.org)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * Action on legislative and regulatory fronts was the main topic of discussion at the Construction Material Recycling Association's Board of Directors meeting. The first point examined was the industry's response to the proposed railhaul...

CMRA survey to determine recycling rate for C&D material.(CMRA News)(Construction Materials Recycling Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * The Construction Materials Recycling Association is mailing out more than 1,000 surveys to C&D recyclers across the United States in an attempt to determine how much construction and demolition material is recycled. This effort is in...

CMRA announces dates for the 2006 C&D World Exposition and Show.(CMRA News)(Construction Materials Recycling Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * The 2006 C&D World Exposition 8 Show is scheduled for January 15-18, 2006, at the award-winning Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, Fla. Famous for the vibrant South Beach entertainment district, a rich and diverse cultural community and...

Exports of construction equipment increase in 2004.(Equipment Report)
May 1, 2005... * The market for exports of U.S.-made construction machinery closed 2004 with a total of $8.9 billion worth of equipment sold worldwide--a 30 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers...

JCB announces global expansion.(Equipment Report)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * U.K.-based JCB Inc. has begun construction on its first Chinese factory. The construction equipment manufacturer, with its U.S. headquarters in Pooler, Ga., has acquired land in Pudong, an area south of Shanghai, which will become the...

Komatsu America named as supplier for NEFF Rental.(Equipment Report)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * Komatsu America Corp., a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., has signed an agreement with NEFF Rental that makes Komatsu America an authorized supplier of construction and utility equipment to NEFF Rental locations in the United States as of Feb. 1,...

Northwest Equity Partners announces Paladin purchase.(Equipment Report)
May 1, 2005... * Northwest Equity Partners announced another add-on acquisition for its portfolio company Paladin. The company has acquired Sweepster LLC, a Dexter, Mich.-based manufacturer and distributor of two brands of light construction equipment...

Bunting targets wood recyclers.(Equipment Report)
May 1, 2005... * Magnetic head pulleys and other conveyor separators from Bunting Magnetics Co., Newton, Kan., are being marketed as a "first line of defense" against ferrous contaminants for wood recyclers. The Bunting head pulleys use permanent...

The home front: WasteCap Wisconsin residential recycling program finds market for recycled gypsum.(Gypsum Drywall Upadate)(Bielinski Homes)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... How did one of Wisconsin's largest home builders get named Environmentalist of the Year, keep 1,250 cubic yards (approx 624,000 pounds) of gypsum drywall out of landfills after less than a year, build soils and have the partnership of state...

A sunshine state success story for St. Lucie: durability and engineering excellence let Lubo USA Equipment provide success to C&D recyclers of all types. Look inside for just one example of how Lubo's experienced engineering helped one recycler reach new heights in recycling.(A SORTING STAR)
May 1, 2005... St. Lucie Country Installation St. Lucie County no longer has to reach for the sky to dispose of its C&D waste. Instead, Lubo USA LLC's CSD recycling equipment and quality European engineering expertise has helped the county reach new...

A fines idea: C&D fines prove to be a product with a learning curve.(Mixed C&D Processing Focus)(Construction and Demolition)
May 1, 2005... Mixed C&D No matter what you call them, "construction and demolition debris fines" or "recovered screen materials," they are ultimately an unavoidable byproduct generated when construction and demolition debris (C&D) is processed or...

Under control: excavators replace wrecking balls as controlled demolition becomes more popular on job sites.(Controlled Demo)
May 1, 2005... To much of the general public, the wrecking ball swinging on the end of a crane and the implosion of large structures are the images brought to mind when thinking about the demolition industry. But most demolition professionals know that...

First stop shredding: primary shredding systems catch on with U.S. C&D recyclers, landfill operators.(Operations Focus)(Construction and Demolition )
May 1, 2005... They've enjoyed years of popularity in European markets, and now, low-speed, high-torque shredders are starting to catch on in the United States, as well. "The European market drove these slow-speed shredders," says Patrick Andres,...

A second chance: after the initial cash donations, debris cleanup and recycling knowledge may be the next gift needed in the tsunami zones.(Tsunami Relief Report)
May 1, 2005... When the Asian tsunami struck suddenly last Dec. 26, the world was stunned and shocked by the enormity of this unusual natural disaster. By some estimates more than 200,000 people in 11 countries perished within minutes, while millions more...

Wheeling & dealing: wheel loaders and loader backhoes help contractors and recyclers get the job done.(Equipment Focus)
May 1, 2005... With the trend toward controlled demolition fostering a growing presence of excavators on demolition sites and construction and demolition recycling yards, loaders haven't been far behind. Capable of being fixed with an arsenal of different...

Building a reputation: recycling and reuse programs at construction and demolition sites benefit builders.(Commentary)
May 1, 2005... As Southern California's building community continues to embrace environmentally responsible construction methods and practices, the recycling and reuse of materials at construction and demolition (C&D) sites has steadily grown in...

Bandit Megabyte.(Product News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Excavator attachment designed to break stumps and oversized logs into manageable pieces. * Features a 9-foot, 2-inch opening that enables the machine to split logs both horizontally and perpendicularly. * Designed to produce 35 to 60...

MT55 mini track loader.(Product News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Mini track loader features a wider track for lower ground pressure and less turf disturbance. * Track measures 41.5 inches wide. * Weighs 2,679 pounds and measures 72.4 inches long. * Features an operating capacity of 550 pounds....

Terex Pegson 650 HA Premiertrak jaw crusher.(Product News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Premiertrak uses the M Series single-toggle jaw crusher with hydraulic setting adjustment. * Feed opening of 26 inches by 44 inches. * Features a vibrating grizzly feeder that measures 14 feet by 3 feet, 6 inches. * Hydraulic...

Lippmann 4248LP.(Product News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Impact crusher designed for concrete, aggregate, asphalt and other C&D crushing applications. * Part of Lippmann's 4800 Series of portable impact crushing plants. * Hammers have four crushing positions. * Features standard...

Superior industries portable feed hoppers.(Product News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Portable feed units designed to deliver large quantities of bulk materials evenly into crushing, screening or washing plants. * Has a 36-inch belt feeder. * Features a variable speed drive unit with belt speeds up to 175 FPM. *...

Tramac V1600 evolution.(Product News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Hydraulic breaker equipped with "smooth start system. * Features extra large foot piece. * Recommended for carrier weights between 24 and 45 tons. Visit www.tramac.com for more information. CD&R [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... May 2-5 WasteExpo, Las Vegas, Primedia Business Exhibitions, (800) 569-0620 May 11-14 Waste: The Social Context, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence, Hoffmann@ualberta.ca May 15-18 FNYSWA Solid...

Back page.
May 1, 2005... The U.S. construction industry's house appears to be built on solid ground, at least as indicated statistically in the first two months of 2005. Statistics compiled by McGraw-Hill Construction, Lexington, Mass., show new construction...

Marching up Capitol Hill.(Back Page)(Construction Materials Recycling Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... * Stephanie Vance is aware of what most people think motivates elected officials, but they are only partially right, the former congressional staff member says. Vance, owner of Washington-based AdVanced Consultancy, told attendees gathered...