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Are Asphalt Shingles Considered Hazardous Waste?

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No
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Question: Are Asphalt Shingles Considered Hazardous Waste?
Top Answer (53% of 97 votes): No.

Answer: No
Explanation: There recycleable
Srp inc.
Answer: No
Explanation: No it is not, however the base price for shingles is $250.
DMV Cleanout Crew
Answer: No
Explanation: If you are using newer material they do not container hazardous waste.
Redbox+ Dumpsters of St. Louis
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: Because they break down so slowly in a landfill, but they can be recycled.
Kairos Home Inspections
Answer: No
Explanation: No
Haulbrooke Inc
Answer: No
Explanation: Asphalt shingles are not considered hazardous waste and can be disposed of in a normal manner.
Shedhorn Inspection Services, LLC
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Although some tars do contain asbestos, most collection points have separate bins for shingle disposal
Kingcarz Services
Answer: No
Explanation: Not unless they contain asbestos.
JPS-WNC llc
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes they contain petroleum products
North State Inspections
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I have never been exposed in way other than inspecting them.
Contractors Corp.
Answer: No
Explanation: They are not toxic and can be used in the construction of roads and other recycled applications.
Look First Homes, LLC
Answer: No
Explanation: We do haul off shingles, but since there are weight limitations, we offer that service for smaller jobs.
Payless Junk Removal
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Answer: No
Explanation: They are not. However, we try to recycle as many of our waste shingles as possible. It depends on which area we are working in and who is excepting them
Cape Fear Exteriors
Answer: No
Explanation: Not yet. Recycling is always encouraged. Most municipalities have recycling sites.
House and Home Inspection Services
Answer: No
Explanation: Generally asphalt shingles are not considered hazardous materials. However, California seems to be on the leading edge of trying to encourage recycling of this material to save landfill space and "save the environment" .
Certified Real Estate Inspectors
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: Tara@lexiumintl.com oil in them
HAMMER & SONS CONSTRUCTION
Answer: No
Explanation: Some shingles have asbestos in it. Therefore handling and disposal is very important.
Your Home Property Consultants
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Do not bury asphalt shingles. Shingles contain hydrocarbons which are carcinogenic
A Balance Home Inspection
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: some are depending on when they where made and if they have abestose in them
A & H PROPERTIES
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Only if asbestos material is in the shingles?
OnSite Home Inspection, LLC
Answer: No
Explanation: Asphalt shingles are not consider hazardous yet. California is encouraging recycling and is usually on the leading edge of material regulations.
Corley Home Inspections, LLC
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Answer: No
Explanation: they go to the same land field as everything do to construction does.
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