For the road construction industry, recycled materials help solve problems. In parts of Texas, good quality materials are scarce, and recycled materials can relieve shortages. Recycled materials can save money by reducing purchase and transportation costs.
Recycled materials can, in some instances, exceed the performance of traditional materials.
Finally, using recycled materials extends landfill life, reduces air and water pollution, and extends natural resources. Recycled materials in road construction work. Good quality Cost-effective Good for the environment. TxDOT is working in partnership with contractors, the Federal Highway Administration, county and municipal road builders, universities, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, material suppliers, generators, and processors toward this goal.