Material must meet the following requirements:
- Free of all types of debris and uncontaminated by any toxic substances, such as solvents. Adhesive residue on the backing is acceptable.
- No other carpet tile backing, such as PVC, or other roll carpet backings may be mixed on EcoWorx pallets.
- EcoWorx Broadloom and Performance Broadloom products must be cut and rolled no longer than 3 feet wide.
For more information and to arrange for recycling of EcoWorx carpet products, call 800.509.SHAW.
Recycling of Non-EcoWorx Products
In order to recycle non-EcoWorx carpet, a minimum of 500 square yards must be returned and a replacement order through Shaw Contract must be placed. If you are not purchasing Shaw Contract carpet, we can provide assistance with recycling contacts in your area.
Scheduling Recycling
Call 800.434.9887 to begin the carpet recycling process. Your rep will complete a post consumer recycling form at least two weeks prior to pick-up. A Shaw Environmental Specialist will work with you to schedule carpet recycling. Please allow 5 days to schedule transportation.
Recycling Guidelines:
- New Shaw carpet order is required
- 500 yard or $1,000 minimum
- Material must be palletized and secured
- Carpet must be free of debris
- Customer must load material onto truck
- Pick-up location must be able to accommodate a 52-foot trailer
- Additional services such as dumpsters, dropped trailers, etc. will be provided as necessary at additional cost
- These services are applicable in the continental United States and Canada only
- Requests outside the continental U.S. will be evaluated on a project by project basis
- Shaw Contract will provide proof of recycling documentation
For more information on Shaw's collection network and to facilitate carpet recycling, please call 800.434.9887.