The recycling processes developed and adopted by RMCI produce unique products- such as recycled asphalt- that are not available at any quarry.
Recycled aggregate:
- Is high quality - meeting or exceeding all applicable state and federal specifications.
- Is currently being used in concrete and asphalt products with better performance over comparable virgin aggregates.
- Provides for superior compaction and constructability.
- Is higher yield - recycled aggregates are lighter weight per unit of volume, which means less weight per cubic yard, resulting in reduced material costs, haul costs, and overall project costs.
- Weighs ten to fifteen percent (10%-15%) less than comparable virgin quarry products (concrete).
- Offers a way to reduce landfill waste streams.
- Means minimization of environmental impacts in an "Urban" quarry setting.