The Coffee Shops® welcome the Construction and Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA)!

CDRA brings roofing professionals and recycling stakeholders together to create next wave of shingle recycling. 

The Coffee Shops®, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome the Construction and Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) into their community. 

Since 1994, CDRA has served as a nationwide forum for construction and demolition recycling. Their membership includes professionals from all parts of the industry, including recyclers, contractors, manufacturers, haulers, public agencies, sustainability professionals and other stakeholders working to reduce waste, reclaim valuable materials and develop profitable end markets.  

CDRA is the only trade association focused on promoting recycling construction and demolition materials. They do this on two levels, “by providing information to the marketplace and others allied to the industry’s needs and by promoting the needs of the C&D recyclers to lawmakers and regulators throughout the country.”  

One example of how they do this is their upcoming Shingle Recycling Forum. This is the premier event for shingle recycling and will take place October 13-15, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Recyclers will connect with manufacturers, asphalt plant operators, road pavers, Department of Transportation officials, technology providers and other professionals for industry presentations and networking.  

Additionally, the event will host a variety of sessions designed to help attendees understand the growing interest is recycling roofing materials. One such session will be led by The Coffee Shops’ own Karen Edwards titled “The Roofing Contractor Perspective: Critical Stakeholders in Shingle Recycling” from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The session promises to bring roofing distributors and contractors to the table to discuss the realities and opportunities surrounding shingle recovery, along with what it will take to scale recycling efforts.  

Overall, as higher oil prices and government initiatives create new opportunities across the construction industry for product circularity, CDRA’s events, education, advocacy and networking have emerged as an invaluable resource for experienced professionals who understand the challenges and opportunities of construction materials management. 

The Coffee Shops are proud to welcome Construction and Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA)!