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Happy Holidays From the CDRA!
This year has been truly remarkable for the CDRA, thanks to the unwavering support of our members, sponsors, volunteers, and staff. Your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in driving forward the advancement of construction and demolition recycling. We deeply appreciate your commitment to our shared mission, and we look forward to continuing this journey together in the year ahead.
Together, we will build on the momentum of this year and make an even greater impact in 2025. Thank you for being an essential part of our success. Here’s to another year of progress, innovation, and collaboration!
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Still Need to Renew Your Membership?
Simply log in to renew and email our team with questions.
Increase Your Exposure
Consider upgrading to a Sponsor-level membership! The cost of your renewal can be credited towards this enhanced membership, which not only provides additional visibility for your company but also unlocks a range of exclusive benefits. To learn more about how this investment can elevate your company's profile, click here.
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CDRA Safety Awards Nominations
Respond to be recognized by January 10!
Nominations are open for the CDRA Best Practices in Safety Awards! Stand out as a leader in safety by participating in the 2024 CDRA Best Practices in Safety Awards. This prestigious recognition positions your company at the forefront of safety excellence in the recycling industry, showcasing your commitment to a safe and productive work environment.
All award submissions are due by January 10th – don’t miss out on the opportunity to submit your nominations.
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Special Event Highlights
Issues and Education Fundraiser
Sponsored by Viably
Wednesday - 3/12 at 6:30 PM
Join us at Sidecar Social loungefor an evening of networking, conversation, and excitement! Raised funds will directly support research, advocacy and other important C&D recycling advancement initiatives.
Big City Crushed Concrete Facility Tour
An Exclusive Opportunity for CDRA Members!
Friday - 3/14 at 8:00 AM
CDRA Members are invited to an exclusive facility tour at Big City Crushed Concrete. Gain an insider's perspective on their innovative operations and recycling processes. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot during registration! Want a sneak peek? Don’t miss the tour preview at 4:30 PM on Thursday during the conference program.
Early Bird Registration >>
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Committee Corner
Our Committees are where all of the lifting occurs! Check out highlights from their discussions at our most recent meetings. CDRA members are encouraged to attend committee meetings to get the most out of their memberships.
End Markets Committee
We recently welcomed guest presenter Michael Dorsch from Martlin Distributing LLC, who discussed pellet production for use in solidification. Martlin developed a remediation product established 12 years ago that aims to minimize the amount of drying material required to solidify liquid waste. He discussed the benefits of using "power pellets", a super absorbent polymer blend, which the company believes is superior to traditional wood pellets or high calcium lime, while also eliminating some environmental hazards. Read more.
Legislative Committee
During the most recent meeting, the agenda included a presentation by Kirk Sander, the Chief of Safety and Standards at the National Waste and Recycling Association, who discussed expected changes to OSHA regulations due to the change in administrations. Read more.
Shingle Recycling Committee
The Shingle Recycling Committee held a productive meeting, welcoming special guests Fausto Bisanti, a PhD student from the University of New Hampshire, and Dr. Emily Parker from the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Fausto presented his research using recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) as a mechanical stabilizer in full-depth reclamation (FDR) road construction. Fausto's work aims to leverage the high volume of waste shingles produced annually, over 10 million tons nationally and 25,000 tons in Vermont alone. Read more.Gypsum Recycling Committee
The committee welcomed Brooke Fishel, who will be taking over for the Gypsum Association’s Susan Hines upon her retirement. The meeting focused on the Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) of recycled gypsum drywall, with a discussion on the objectives, methods, and continuing progress being made on this project. Read more.
Safety & Risk Management Committee
The most recent Safety & Risk Management Committee meeting addressed safety precautions and overall safety practices at member firms, in addition to other timely topics. We encourage you to make safety a priority in 2025 by joining or sending a team member to the next committee meeting on March 18th! Read more.
Membership & Marketing Committee
During our most recent meeting, the Membership & Marketing Committee discussed several key topics, including impressive final 2024 statistics for membership numbers and strong social media engagement. Read more.
Committee Meeting Schedule:
Jan. 15, 11:00 AM ET, Gypsum Recycling Committee
Jan. 22, 2:00 PM ET, Member Round Table
Feb. 6, 3:00 PM ET, End Markets Committee
Feb. 11, 4:00 PM ET, Shingle Recycling Committee
Feb. 25, 3:00 PM ET, Legislative Committee
Calendar invitations are coming soon!
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Welcome to the CDRA
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CDRA News
CDRA partners with SEMCO Publishing to highlight aggregate, concrete and cement industry sustainability.
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Members Making News
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, has achieved a 49% reduction in landfill waste over the past year at its Shreveport site through the building of a new recycling area at the facility. Read it.
Armstrong recycling program marks 25 years - Construction & Demolition Recycling. Read it.
Cemex secured the Net-Zero Industries Award by Mission Innovation during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, for its revolutionary clinker decarbonization process using concentrated solar power. Read it.
Heidelberg Materials North America entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc. Read it.
Mecklenburg County has been recognized for its environmental stewardship efforts. Read it.
Northstar signs letter of intent for asphalt shingle recycling facility in Hamilton, Ontario. Read it.
Premier Recycle recently partnered with XL Construction on Google’s first-ever mass timber building in Sunnyvale, California. Read it.
Richard Luck Named President of Luck Companies. Read it.
What's your news? We love sharing CDRA members’ innovations and celebrating your success! Send us your latest press release or share your company's news stories via our website or by email to CDRA Membership and Marketing Director Heather Schuler.
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Industry News
Builder confidence moves higher as election uncertainty is lifted. Read it.
Federal budget proposal includes $136M for industry-backed recycling and composting bills. Read it.
Send us your news! We are always looking to share our members’ stories and successes. Forward your latest press release, or share your company's latest news stories. We will share them on our social networks, website, and newsletters. Upload them through our website or email to Heather Schuler.
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