1. 3rd Asphalt Shingle Recycling Forum
Opening Plenary
Business Perspective
Tom Shanahan, moderator
National Roofing Contractors Association

2. Panel
Tom Shanahan, CAE, NRCA Associate Executive Director, Risk Management and Education
Vince Brulinski, GAF
Husnu Kalkanoglu, Certainteed

3. NRCA Demographics ~3,200 roofing contractor members
~30-40,000 roofing contractors according to BLS
NRCA represents ~10% of roofing contracting businesses who generate ~70% of the $31B commercial sales and ~ 50% of the residential industry
~10% do solely residential
~80% do a combination of residential and commercial
~10% do solely commercial
Most of the ~90% who are not members are small residential roofing contractors

4. Two groups Professional Residential Roofing Contractor Has insurance
Likely affiliation with a manufacturer(s) as an approved applicator
Licensed, if state requires
Possibly member of local association, e.g., local roofing association, NAHB
Many are multi-generational companies

5. Two Groups “Jobber” Sometimes referred to ‘underground’ No insurance
No license
Operates “out of the truck”
Sole proprietor, if registered
Low-cost provider

6. Likely to recycle
NRCA member
Professional residential contractor

7. Impediments “It’s just not easy or cost-effective to do…”
Ease of disposal
Is there a recycling facility within reasonable distance of jobs?
Exceptional situation where one is nearby
Fuel prices at all time high
Tipping fees?
Some report higher tipping fees
Facility requiring relatively “clean” tear off

8. Encouragement Homeowners continue to inquire about recycling
Some areas reporting positive improvement over the last few years
WI, OR, SC, NC

9. NRCA can help
Promote recycling supply chain in areas where it’s available
Encourage recycling efforts in legislative arenas
Partner with manufacturers, recyclers and others to affect improvement in waste stream

10. Manufacturer Viewpoint