In-Situ Asphalt Recycling Technologies

Road owners and contractors are increasingly looking for cost-effective, sustainable ways to rehabilitate aging infrastructure without complete roadway reconstruction. Arkema's in-situ asphalt recycling technologies help agencies reclaim and strengthen existing pavements while reducing material consumption, construction costs, and traffic disruptions.

What is In-Situ Asphalt Recycling?

In-situ asphalt recycling is a pavement rehabilitation process that reuses existing roadway materials to construct a stronger, longer-lasting pavement. Instead of removing and replacing deteriorated pavement, the existing materials are recycled in place and combined with an asphalt emulsion stabilizer or asphalt binder to restore structural performance.

This approach preserves the original asphalt investment while significantly reducing the need for virgin materials, making it a more economical and sustainable alternative to conventional pavement reconstruction.

How In-Situ Asphalt Recycling Improves Pavement Performance

Reuses Existing Pavement Materials

By recycling pavement in place, agencies can rehabilitate deteriorated roadways while reducing material waste and minimizing the need for new aggregate and asphalt binder.

Improves Structural Performance

Engineered emulsifier technologies stabilize recycled pavement materials, creating stronger roadways capable of supporting increased traffic loads.

Reduces Construction Costs

In-situ recycling lowers transportation, material, and construction costs while shortening project timelines and reducing traffic disruptions.

Benefits of In-Situ Asphalt Recycling

Savings of 25–40% compared to conventional reconstruction
Improved short- and long-term pavement durability
Faster return to traffic
Reduced use of virgin materials
Lower environmental impact
Cost-effective pavement rehabilitation

Arkema's In-Situ Asphalt Recycling Solutions

The Road Science^® in-situ asphalt recycling technologies are engineered to deliver reliable, long-term pavement performance while reducing rehabilitation costs.

Unlike conventional recycling techniques, Arkema combines advanced Stabiram^® and Dinoram^® emulsifier chemistry with an engineered pavement design approach to meet demanding performance specifications and optimize recycled pavement performance.

Our in-situ recycling portfolio includes:

Cold-In-Place Recycling (CIR)
Full Depth Reclamation and Granular Base Stabilization
Hot-In-Place Recycling (HIR)

Each solution is designed to address specific roadway conditions while helping agencies improve pavement durability, reduce construction costs, and extend roadway service life.

Optimize Pavement Performance

Explore Arkema's in-situ asphalt recycling technologies or contact our technical experts to identify the right recycling solution for your next pavement rehabilitation project.