Gypsum Recycling That Lowers Costs
If you’re dealing with rising landfill fees or finding that more clients are expecting sustainable practices, Legacy Recycle offers a cost effective, reliable solution that keeps you compliant and efficient. Handling drywall waste in house is expensive, ties up resources, and disrupts your workflow.
Recycling with us is always cheaper than landfill disposal.
Instead of paying for waste, we transform your drywall scrap into clean, reusable gypsum powder (feedstock) that can be fed back into your manufacturing process.
Trusted by CertainTeed and GeorgiaPacific, we provide a steady supply of highquality recycled gypsum that meets industry standards.
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Our Simple Process
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Assessment & Planning
We evaluate your facility’s needs and design a tailored recycling program to maximize efficiency and sustainability.
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Collection & Processing
Our team handles the pickup and processing of your drywall waste, ensuring it is recycled into clean gypsum powder.
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Feedstock Delivery
Receive high quality, reusable gypsum powder delivered directly to your plant, ready to be reintegrated into your production line.
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Reliable feedstock
Clean, consistent recycled gypsum powder ready to be reintegrated into your production line.
Compliance assured
Stay aligned with evolving regulations, protecting your business from fines and penalties.
Built for manufacturers
We design our recycling programs around your schedule with consistent pickups, timely processing, and reliable delivery keeping your operation running smoothly.
Trusted by industry leaders
Reliable service used by CertainTeed, Georgia Pacific and others.
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Case Studies, Partnering with Industry Leaders
CertainTeed was battling skyrocketing landfill fees, mounting environmental pressure, and operational inefficiencies from managing gypsum waste. See how Legacy Recycle helped them cut costs, simplify their process, and enhance sustainability without disrupting their workflow.
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Challenge:
CertainTeed produces enormous volumes of gypsum wallboard annually, with a substantial portion of that material classified as production waste due to manufacturing imperfections or excess offcuts. Their existing disposal process relied heavily on landfill dumping, resulting in:
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Escalating Costs: Increasing landfill fees and penalties for non-compliance.
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Operational Disruptions: Time and labor required to transport waste materials off-site.
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Environmental Concerns: Growing pressure from clients and stakeholders to adopt more sustainable practices.
CertainTeed needed a solution that could cut costs, simplify their process, and enhance their sustainability profile without disrupting their established manufacturing systems.
Solution:
Legacy Recycle designed a customized recycling program that fit seamlessly into CertainTeed’s workflow:
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On-Site Assessment: We collaborated with their operational managers to understand their production schedule and specific recycling needs.
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Scheduled Pickups: Established a consistent, reliable pickup schedule that aligned with their production timeline, eliminating downtime.
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Efficient Processing: Converted their drywall waste into clean, high-quality gypsum powder (feedstock) suitable for reuse in their manufacturing process.
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Environmental Compliance: Ensured their recycling efforts met all relevant environmental regulations, reducing liability and enhancing their brand’s sustainability credentials.
Results:
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Significant Cost Savings: Reduced landfill fees by over 40% through consistent recycling.
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Increased Efficiency: Streamlined process integration with zero downtime, allowing production to run smoothly without interruption.
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Sustainability Gains: Recycled gypsum was reintegrated directly into CertainTeed’s manufacturing process, enhancing their sustainability profile and meeting stakeholder expectations.
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Long-Term Partnership: Established a lasting relationship built on trust, reliability, and tangible results.
Why This Matters:
CertainTeed’s collaboration with Legacy Recycle demonstrates how a tailored recycling program can solve multiple pain points at once. Lower costs, greater efficiency, compliance assurance, and enhanced sustainability — all achieved without disrupting daily operations.
Georgia Pacific was battling skyrocketing landfill fees, mounting environmental pressure, and operational inefficiencies from managing gypsum waste. See how Legacy Recycle helped them cut costs, simplify their process, and enhance sustainability without disrupting their workflow.
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- Wet or moldy drywall
- Drywall with insulation or backing
- Asbestos-containing drywall
FAQ
Can painted or treated drywall be recycled?
Yes, we can process painted or treated drywall. However, the recycling process may vary, and it’s best to consult with us directly for specific guidelines.