Shredded Tyres

Shredded tyres are created by processing end-of-life tyres into uniformly sized pieces, typically between 50–80mm. This versatile form of tyre-derived material (TDM) is used in a variety of industrial and civil engineering applications, offering performance, environmental and logistical benefits.

Common applications include:

• Tyre-derived fuel (TDF) – exported for use in cement kilns, paper mills and industrial boilers
• Lightweight fill – ideal for embankments and slopes over weak or compressible soils
• Drainage layers – used behind retaining walls or in landfill leachate systems
• Backfill material – reduces pressure on retaining walls and provides improved drainage
• Pre-processing feedstock – for granulation or crumb rubber production

Shredded tyres are valued in civil construction for their low density, high permeability, and impact-absorbing properties. When used appropriately, they can reduce material costs, ease transport logistics, and contribute to improved structural performance.