GroundRubber Tire-Derived Fuel (TDF)

What may surprise many is the ongoing demand for recycled tires in the form of high energy value Tire-Derived Fuel (TDF).  TDF is one of several viable alternatives to prevent newly generated scrap tires from inappropriate disposal in tire piles, and for reducing or eliminating existing tire stockpiles.

Based on over 15 years of experience with more than 80 individual facilities, EPA recognizes that the use of tire-derived fuels is a viable alternative to the use of fossil fuels.  EPA testing shows that TDF has a higher BTU value than coal.  The Agency supports the responsible use of tires in portland cement kilns and other industrial facilities, so long as the candidate facilities: (1) have a tire storage and handling plan; (2) have secured a permit for all applicable state and federal environmental programs; and (3) are in compliance with all the requirements of that permit.

• Made from 100% California Tires
• Diverts tires from landfills and stockpiles
• Higher BTU value than wood or coal
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
• Lowers fuel costs
• Cleaner alternative to coal, oil, wood

• 2" to 3" chips

• Wire free
• Low moisture
• Compact, consistent fuel
• 13,000 to 15,000 BTU per lb.
• Lower sulfur content than coal
• Flowable

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