After a while, the asphalt on roads starts to break apart. But South Jordan has figured out a way to recycle it and turn it into new roads, all while saving money.
During the past two years, South Jordan has collected and stored 4,500 cubic yards of used asphalt. Normally hauling away this used asphalt to a recycler would cost $7,450 in fuel, $27,000 in fees and $7,524 in man-hours.
But two years ago, a South Jordan employee suggested recycling the material themselves, and then reusing it.
No longer having to haul to a recycler, or buy fill material from local gravel pits, it’s a win-win for South Jordan. Deseret News
