News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

TIP said TATMA’s membership strengthens its ability to monitor and anticipate sustainability-related developments in Southeast Asia. Affiliate Members are tire trade associations that contribute regional perspectives to TIP’s global work, helping the organization understand ESG issues and trends across different markets. The partnership adds a local industry perspective from Thailand, a country described by TIP as the world’s second-largest tire exporter by volume.

TNU said Royal Decree 712/2025 marked one of the main milestones of the year for Spain’s end-of-life tire sector. The regulation introduced new obligations for producers and collective systems related to traceability, control, transparency and compliance with targets for preparation for reuse, recycling and recovery. TNU said it strengthened its management systems during 2025 and carried out training, information and support activities for producers, managers and other operators to help ensure consistent implementation of the new framework.

Ontario’s tire recycling system is facing renewed scrutiny as collection challenges, proposed regulatory changes and supply chain pressures affect the movement of end-of-life tires across the province. In a commentary for Autosphere, Carol Hochu, President of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada, said the current situation shows how complex tire recycling systems can be, involving collectors, haulers, processors, end markets and regulatory oversight. Disruptions in any part of this network can create bottlenecks across the system, affecting tire generators, producer responsibility organizations and recycling service providers. The discussion comes as Ontario considers new measures intended to strengthen accountability, prevent large tire stockpiles and ensure that used tires continue moving into responsible recycling and repurposing channels.

The report, titled Review of Regulatory and Licence Requirements for the Management of Waste Mining Tyres in Western Australia, New South Wales & Queensland, assessed how waste mining tires are managed under current regulatory and licensing frameworks. It focused on major Australian mining states where large OTR tires are widely used and where end-of-life management can be complex because of tire size, remote mine locations and established on-site disposal practices.

In a statement included in the annual report, Timmy Smets, President of Recytyre’s Board of Directors, said the organization has a central role in ensuring that the collection, treatment and recycling of used tires takes place as efficiently as possible. He said Recytyre should continue evolving into a driver of a circular economy, where used tires are no longer seen only as waste but as raw materials that can be reused in higher-value applications. The report points to innovation, technological progress, digitalization, smarter logistics and collaboration with collectors and recycling companies as important factors for reducing costs and environmental impact.

The process draws on end‑of‑life tyres collected across Germany, from some Driver retail outlets and motorsport activities, as well as scrap tyres collected from Pirelli's Breuberg plant. They are processed through an industrial chain designed to maximize their inner value, converting them into secondary raw materials – including synthetic rubber – certified under the ISCC PLUS scheme. This ensures traceability along the value chain and enables the circular materials’ reintroduction into the manufacturing of new Pirelli tyres, maintaining their highest standards of quality and performance.

In the episode, Hunter and Kirton discuss how Kirton’s interest in environmental conservation developed and how that background connects to his work in the tire recycling sector. The discussion also looks at the broader role of recycling programs in keeping end-of-life tires out of disposal routes and moving them into productive uses.

Having specialised in Eldan, Lindner and Vecoplan shredders for years across the European recycling industry, Mr Baur’s decision to partner with Fornnax is rooted in a sharp market observation. Mr. Baur has developed a deep understanding of what plant operators truly need from a machine and from the team behind it. When he came across Fornnax's reputation for robust construction, superior wear protection, and accessible maintenance design, the fit was immediately clear.

CTS reported that its municipal transfer station collection network included 23 active collection sites as of the June 2026 update. The presentation also listed seven sites receiving hauler assignments during the week of the meeting, three sites ready for the next assignment round and 11 sites finalizing agreements or registration. The organization said enrollment and registration are handled through a portal used to track collected tires and tonnage and to support compensation for haulers and processors.