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Solid Waste Disposal and Land Pollution
News Release from: Rubber Recovery
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 March 2003
Vehicle tyre re-processing
July 2003 is an important month for any company for whom disposal of vehicle tyres is a natural by-product of its day-to-day operation: tyres will no longer be allowed into landfill sites
July is when the second stage of an EU Directive comes into force which bans the disposal of whole tyres under 1.4m diameter in landfill sites But what about tyres over 1.4m? These are currently excluded from the Directive on the grounds that the UK's ability to reduce and recycle large tyres is limited
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 18 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Of course large construction companies and hauliers will already have a contract arrangement for the disposal of tyres.
In those circumstances, Duty of Care under the Environment Protection Act passes to the contractors.
However, companies that 'do-it-themselves' will find that the steady reduction in landfill facilities and reluctance by the existing sites to invest in shredding equipment will put the disposal problem firmly back in their hands.
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And as yet the tyre manufacturers themselves offer no solution, so what is the answer? Thanks to the efforts of the new process management partnership, Rubber Recovery, a solution is already at hand.
Based in the UK, Rubber Recovery is able to provide a sustainable recycling process with a difference.
It will take any sized tyres over 1.4m in diameter that are no longer viable for use, reduce them to various grades of rubber crumb and convert this exceptionally durable material into new industrial products - a complete process cycle that benefits industry and the environment.
Rubber Recovery is specifically addressing this sector and employs a new patented process to recycle both the higher-grade rubber used for this type of tyre and its steel casing.
This is a unique capability.
The partnership is currently evaluating the establishment of collection stations throughout the UK for all types and sizes of tyre and aims offer a nationwide collection service within a reasonable time frame.
And the service is not restricted to tyres.
Rubber Recovery is able to re-use a wide range of rubber products from conveyor belts to Caterpillar track.
The service provided by Rubber Recovery ensures that compliance with the second stage of the EU Directive will not be an onerous task.
Indeed companies will easily be able to enhance their image by publicly exercising their Duty of Care.
In the longer term, industry will also benefit from the new moulded products that are being generated as a final stage of the Rubber Recovery recycling process.
When combined with polymers and resins, rubber crumb forms a material that has significant performance benefits.
It is exceptionally hard wearing, non-slip, non-flammable, offers excellent adhesion and will not freeze.
One of the first moulded products to be commercially available is of major benefit to transport industry.
The new Trailer Mat from Rubber Recovery allows the feet of the trailer to be set down without any risk of damage to the tarmac or concrete surface.
The properties of the material allow the even distribution of weight with minimal compaction.
The recycled material lends itself to all types of matting.
As it is naturally non-slip, it offers tremendous potential for walkways, entrances to public buildings, playground and other leisure surfaces.
Considerable interest is being shown in safety and flood prevention barriers made from the material and a Government Department is also looking at its qualities for containing impact.
Rubber Recovery is finding new applications for this material every day.
But it is particular keen to reward the industrial sectors that embrace this initiative with moulded products that actively solve particular problems.
The Trailer mat is a typical example.
To complete the cycle the partnership is therefore actively inviting feedback.
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