22 May National Infrastructure Week: Recycling Michigan’s Roads Forward

During National Infrastructure Week, it’s worth taking a moment to think about the systems we depend on every day: the roads and bridges that get us to work and school safely, the underground systems that deliver clean water and remove waste water, and the energy systems that power our homes and businesses. That’s where recycling plays an important role and where Levy is making a difference.

Levy works with many materials that would otherwise go to waste – things like old asphalt, old concrete, and steelmaking byproducts – and gives them a second life in infrastructure projects, like new roads. In 2025 alone, Levy recycled nearly 7 million tons of materials. That includes more than one million tons of recycled asphalt, with nearly 900,000 tons reused on Michigan roads alone.

Using recycled materials helps projects move forward in a more sustainable and cost-effective way. It eliminates waste, lowers emissions, and reduces the need for newly mined raw materials, all while helping communities make the most of infrastructure dollars.

As Michigan communities continue making major infrastructure improvements, recycling and reusing local materials can help support smarter, more coordinated projects that strengthen communities now and for the future.