EPIC Glass Recycling and ACE Glass are partnering to build a glass recycling plant in North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
The first phase of this plant, scheduled to be start operations in early 2024, will involve the installation of processing equipment to make cullet from collected glass. Glass cullet is used in a variety of applications from being re-manufactured into into lightweight aggregate, consumer glass containers, re-purposed into the production of fiberglass products and even turned into reflective road striping.
The second phase will include the production of ultra-lightweight foamed glass aggregate, which will be used in road construction projects across Arkansas. This product is used to save weight and cost in road construction products by replacing traditional fill behind retaining walls and over utilities.
Courtney Little, Founder of Epic Glass Recycling, said, “We’re very excited to be able to offer an in-state recycling option for cities, counties and solid waste agencies that currently collect glass, ramp up collections where not currently offered and add additional services where needed. By being able to collect, recycle and manufacture product from glass in an end-to-end process, Epic Glass Recycling will now be able to productively re-purpose what was once waste into viable products or raw materials rather than sending it to landfills or out of state.”
The Epic and ACE Teams are dedicated to closing the glass loop and providing cost-effective recycling options. This aggregate plant will create a better opportunity for the glass to be recycled into a product that will meet those goals by creating over 30 new jobs.