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Are You Getting a New Roof?
April 2013
This publication is issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality authorized by Steven A. Thompson, Executive Director. Copies have been prepared at a cost of $0.0535 each.
Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. (\fact sheets\land\NewRoof) 4/2012
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old
roof when you replace it with a new one? Old shingles
are supposed to be taken to a permitted landfill or
recycler. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.
Why should I be concerned
about illegal shingle dumps?
Unfortunately, illegal shingle dumps are becoming
more prevalent across Oklahoma. These dumps often
occur along creek banks or in low lying areas, making
the shingles susceptible to being washed downstream
when the water level rises. The shingles may be
subject to wildfires or illegal burning, releasing
toxins to the air, land and water. Illegal dumping is
detrimental to Oklahoma’s natural beauty.
What can I do?
Old shingles must be properly disposed of at a
landfill or recycler permitted by DEQ. Your roofing
contractor should know where these permitted
landfills or recyclers are located. You can also get a
list of permitted landfills by contacting your local
DEQ office.
You should discuss the disposal of your shingles with
your contractor to make sure they’ll be disposed
of properly. Obtaining copies of receipts to verify
the disposal from your roofing contractor will help
document the disposal. Home insurance policies
provide for proper shingle disposal. Contact your
insurance company for details.
In the event of illegal shingle dumping, both the
dumper and the landowner will be required to clean
up and properly dispose of the shingles.
To keep your shingles from becoming an unsightly
scar on Oklahoma’s beautiful landscape:
1. Talk to your roofer about proper shingle disposal.
Ask the roofer where your shingles will be
disposed.
2. Insist the shingles be properly disposed of at a
DEQ approved landfill or recycler.
3. Ask your roofer for receipts from the landfill or
recycler for the disposal of your shingles.
4. Discuss proper shingle disposal with your
neighbors to get the word out.
5. Report illegal shingle dumping by calling the 24-
hour DEQ hotline at 1-800-522-0206.
Object Description
| Okla State Agency |
Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Department of |
| Okla Agency Code |
'292' |
| Title | Are you getting a new roof? |
| Authors | Oklahoma. Department of Environmental Quality. |
| Publisher | Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality |
| Publication Date | 2013-04 |
| Publication type |
Fact Sheet |
| Subject |
Shingles--Recycling--Oklahoma. Roofing--Recycling--Oklahoma. |
| Purpose | Have you ever wondered what happens to your old roof when you replace it with a new one? Old shingles are supposed to be taken to a permitted landfill or recycler. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. |
| OkDocs Class# | E4850.1 A678y 2013 |
| Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
| ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://www.deq.state.ok.us/tornado/NewRoof.pdf |
| Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
| Language | English |
| Date created | 2013-06-27 |
| Date modified | 2013-06-27 |
Description
| Title | NewRoof 1 |
| Full text | Are You Getting a New Roof? April 2013 This publication is issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality authorized by Steven A. Thompson, Executive Director. Copies have been prepared at a cost of $0.0535 each. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. (\fact sheets\land\NewRoof) 4/2012 Have you ever wondered what happens to your old roof when you replace it with a new one? Old shingles are supposed to be taken to a permitted landfill or recycler. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Why should I be concerned about illegal shingle dumps? Unfortunately, illegal shingle dumps are becoming more prevalent across Oklahoma. These dumps often occur along creek banks or in low lying areas, making the shingles susceptible to being washed downstream when the water level rises. The shingles may be subject to wildfires or illegal burning, releasing toxins to the air, land and water. Illegal dumping is detrimental to Oklahoma’s natural beauty. What can I do? Old shingles must be properly disposed of at a landfill or recycler permitted by DEQ. Your roofing contractor should know where these permitted landfills or recyclers are located. You can also get a list of permitted landfills by contacting your local DEQ office. You should discuss the disposal of your shingles with your contractor to make sure they’ll be disposed of properly. Obtaining copies of receipts to verify the disposal from your roofing contractor will help document the disposal. Home insurance policies provide for proper shingle disposal. Contact your insurance company for details. In the event of illegal shingle dumping, both the dumper and the landowner will be required to clean up and properly dispose of the shingles. To keep your shingles from becoming an unsightly scar on Oklahoma’s beautiful landscape: 1. Talk to your roofer about proper shingle disposal. Ask the roofer where your shingles will be disposed. 2. Insist the shingles be properly disposed of at a DEQ approved landfill or recycler. 3. Ask your roofer for receipts from the landfill or recycler for the disposal of your shingles. 4. Discuss proper shingle disposal with your neighbors to get the word out. 5. Report illegal shingle dumping by calling the 24- hour DEQ hotline at 1-800-522-0206. |
| Date created | 2013-06-27 |
| Date modified | 2013-06-27 |