Tackling Tyre Waste: Opportunities in High-Value Recovery

Each year, the world discards over 1.5 billion tyres, and India accounts for a massive share of that number. Left unmanaged, tyres are a fire hazard, a breeding ground for mosquitoes, and a long-term pollutant. But for plant owners, they are also a goldmine.

Modern tyre recycling is about maximizing recovery across multiple value streams. Crumb rubber is in high demand for road surfacing, playgrounds, and even as fuel. High-quality steel extracted from tyres feeds back into industrial manufacturing. Pyrolysis oil is finding a growing market as an alternative fuel source. Together, these outputs transform what was once seen as waste into profitable commodities.

The challenge is technical. Tyres are reinforced with steel and designed to be indestructible. Conventional shredders wear out quickly or jam, reducing efficiency. That’s why advanced rasper technology is now critical. Indo Green Enviro’s high-torque rasper machines are engineered to cut through the toughest tyres, ensuring higher recovery and longer machine life.

As India ramps up infrastructure projects, demand for crumb rubber and alternative fuels is rising fast. For recycling plant owners, tyre waste is no longer a problem, it’s a premium opportunity.