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House approves recycled-asphalt measure allowing up to 25% (and in some cases up to 60%) reclaimed pavement
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill 53, from a recycling task force, lets the department use reclaimed asphalt pavement up to 25% ordinarily and up to 60% under specifications; the House passed the bill 59–3. The agency estimated a $33,000 startup cost.
The House passed substitute Senate Bill 53, a measure developed by a recycling task force that directs the department responsible for road construction to allow reclaimed asphalt pavement in hot asphalt paving.
Representative Osler described the task force’s findings that a substantial amount of asphalt is being landfilled because UDOT and other agencies lacked specifications to permit recycled material. The substitute permits the department to allow up to 25% reclaimed asphalt pavement in hot asphalt paving and, under specified conditions, to allow up to 60% reclaimed material. Representative Osler said the agency would need to expend about $33,000 to set up the program but that the change should produce substantial savings thereafter.
Floor supporters noted both environmental and financial benefits of recycling asphalt removed from state and local roads. After floor debate, the House voted to pass the substitute bill with 59 affirmative votes and 3 negative votes. The substitute was publicly read and entered in the journal per floor procedure.
