What is tyre-derived fuel (TDF) worth?

TDF is valued by cement kilns relative to the coal it replaces. At coal prices of €100/t, TDF commands €40–80/t depending on logistics and specification. Whole tyres, shreds, and fluff all accepted.

What is pyrolysis carbon black (rCB)?

rCB is the solid carbon residue from tyre pyrolysis — equivalent to N660 or N774 carbon black grades. It is gaining acceptance as a partial replacement for virgin carbon black in tyre and rubber applications, meeting ASTM D1765 grades.

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Valorize Rubber Waste & End-of-Life Tyres

Name: SymbioFlows Platform
Availability: InStock
Author: SymbioFlows

ELTs and rubber trim have a 37 MJ/kg energy value and a growing market for crumb rubber in sports turf and asphalt. SymbioFlows matches volumes with the highest-value route.

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~3.5M t/yr

EU ELT generation

src: ETRMA 2022

~95%

EU ELT recovery rate

src: ETRMA 2022

37 MJ/kg

Tyre calorific value

src: industry data

€180–280/t

Crumb rubber price (€/t)

src: market avg

Key Waste Streams — EWC Codes & Buyers

EWC Code	Material	Description	Who Buys It
16 01 03	End-of-Life Tyres	Production scrap, OEM rejects, warranty returns.	Crumb rubber producers, TDF cement kilns, pyrolysis
07 02 13	Rubber Compound Scrap	Green tyre trim, flash, and off-spec rubber compound.	Devulcanisation plants, SRF operators
07 02 15*	Hazardous Rubber Waste	Rubber with heavy-metal vulcanisation chemicals.	Co-processing, hazardous waste treatment
11 01 13*	Wire & Steel Cord Scrap	Steel cord separated from tyre crumb process.	Steel recyclers — clean wire rod grade