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Asphalt Shingles


Glossary
Asphalt Shingles

In shingle form, asphalt can be difficult to dispose of in an environmentally friendly manner, mostly due to the fact that it is a compound material made of several substances such as bitumen, a tar-like substance; gravel, sand or crushed rock and ceramic, which gives colour to the shingle and helps reflect sunlight away from the roof.

Effective July 2, 2024 asphalt shingles and roofing paper (tar paper/felt paper) will be accepted at Hartland Landfill for recycling or energy recovery. Asphalt shingles must arrive separated from other materials and be dropped off in a designated area as directed by staff.

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How do I go green?

The only way to keep from having to dispose of asphalt shingles is to avoid buying them. There are many other options for protection of your home’s roof, including cedar shingles, metal roofing, copper or even installation of a green roof. Cedar will last as long or longer than asphalt; metal and copper will last the life of your home, and a green roof will cut down on rain water runoff and counteract the urban heat island effect.

Are your houses’ old shingles still in fairly good shape? Consider reusing them to cover the storage or garden shed. Individual shingles can also function as a good water repellent layer between ends of deck or house posts and their concrete pads.  Shingles also make great slip prevention material when nailed to stairs and decks.

Recycled asphalt shingles are most commonly used in road construction which offsets the need for new asphalt and aggregate and reduces paving costs. Ground-up shingles are typically added to the pavement and in many cases may actually improve the quality. Recycling shingles also allows homeowners to make a positive environmental contribution.

Facilities

  • Hartland Depot

    1 Hartland Avenue
    Victoria
    250.360.3030