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Traffic Cones
Traffic cones are used to mark a road hazard or to direct traffic. Recovered plastics are used in the upper component of the cones, and crumb rubber and/or plastics are used in the base.
Recommended Recovered Materials Content Ranges:
EPA's Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN) recommends recycled-content levels for purchasing traffic cones as shown in the table below.
for Traffic Cones ¹
| Material | Postconsumer Materials (%): | Total Recovered Materials Content (%) ² |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic (PVC and LDPE) | -- | 50-100 |
| Crumb rubber | -- | 50-100 |
Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices
²The recommended recovered materials content levels are based on the dry weight of the raw materials, exclusive of any additives such as adhesives, binders, or coloring agents.
Product Information:
Database of Manufacturers and Suppliers
GSA Advantage!
Traffic cones can be ordered through the General
Service Administration's (GSA's) online ordering system. In
addition, GSA publishes various supply catalogues, guides,
and schedules for recycled-content products available through
the Federal Supply Service.
Additional Links:
2007
Buy-Recycled Series: Transportation Products (PDF) (7 pp, 89K, About PDF)
This fact sheet highlights the transportation products
designated in the CPG, including traffic cones, and includes
case studies, recommended recovered-content levels, and a
list of resources.
Technical
Background Documents
These background documents include EPA's product
research on recovered-content traffic cones as well as a more
detailed overview of the history and regulatory requirements
of the CPG process.
