Beck, SCS Develop Florida Drywall Recycling Program

Date: January 2, 2003

Source: News Room

An ongoing pilot program in Florida's Orange and Seminole counties, being overseen by R. W. Beck, Inc. and SCS Engineers, is exploring the recycling potential of drywall to reduce volume and foul odors in landfills. During the program, tons of wasted drywall will be separated into two separate products, paper and gypsum. Gypsum, commonly used to make cement and new drywall, also produces agricultural additives for crops such as citrus, tomatoes and peanuts. Funding for the program is being provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through the Innovative Recycling Grants.

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