What We Do
We provide a nationwide collection and processing service for end of life tyres, excavator tracks and conveyor belts.
We take pride in our sustainable approach to material collection and recycling. Our dedicated fleet of vehicles, ranging from 3.5T vans up to 44T walking floor vehicles ensure an efficient collection service. The material undergoes advanced processing at our state-of-the-art shredding facility, resulting in the creation of tyre-derived fuel (TDF). This innovative fuel serves as a clean alternative to coal in cement kilns, contributing to a greener future.
Car/Van Tyres 
HGV Tyres 
Earthmover Tyres 
Solids/FLT
How It Works
TDF PRODUCTION: 50-200mm shred primarily used as a viable alternative to fossil fuel
Prepare material for shredding
Load material into 50-200mm shredder
50-200mm tyre shred loaded onto granulation process
Rubber Products
Our recycling process produces rubber crumb in three size variants, 20mm, 6mm and 2mm.
Steel Wire
We mechanically separate steel wire from the other materials, so that it can be reused.
Textile
Textiles are extracted at multiple stages throughout our recycling process.
The Team
Our team’s experience makes them uniquely suited to deliver outstanding service.
Matthew Wilkinson
Director of Environmental ServicesBringing over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing to the table, Matthew is a former professional cricket player and has spent 5 years each in key roles as Commercial Director at Yorwaste and Sales and Operations Director at the British Standards Institution.
Faye Miller
Commercial LeadFaye is part of the waste team, bringing experience from the electrical waste recycling sector. She supports customers with tyre, excavator track, and conveyor belt recycling, working closely with businesses to understand their requirements and deliver practical, compliant, and efficient waste solutions.
Arron Butta
General Manager, Waste Management ServicesArron has over a decade of industry expertise within the waste sector. As a Chartered Waste Manager accredited by the Institute of Waste and Resource Management, Arron brings a profound understanding of waste management intricacies and compliance to the forefront.
Tyre Disposal Options
Shredding Tyres For Energy Production
Tyre derived fuel (TDF) is produced by shredding and granulating end of life tyres. The rubber can be used as an alternative fuel in cement kilns, pulp mills and other uses. Using TDF as an alternative fuel, there is a reduction in the use of fossil fuels and CO2 emissions, and an increase in sustainability. It is estimated that the cement industry alone consumes 350 million tonnes of coal equivalent fossil and alternative fuels.
Retreading Tyres
Retreading gives suitable tyres a new start in life once the original tread is worn away. It is a modern, hi tech process with a long pedigree in efficiently managing scarce resources.
Today’s product embodies the latest in materials science and manufacturing technology to deliver performance in almost all respects equal to the original tyre. Strict regulation and rigorous quality control ensure that the customer can buy with confidence. So much so that 80% of civil airliners are fitted with retreaded tyres.
Receiving A Quote & Collection
Contact Us
0191 373 4485
OR
info@wecollecttyres.comFact Find
Provide details on the types of tyres you have, images of the material and roughly how many.
Quote
Hargreaves will then provide a quotation for both processing and collecting your end of life tyres.
Service Delivery
Our Logistics fleet or network of partners will collect the tyres and deliver to one of our 3 compliant processing facilities.
We will provide you with all duty of care paperwork follows by an invoice.
Reporting
We can provide you with regular reporting to give you insight on what tonnage we have collected and at what cost per load, per month and per annum.
Our Facilities
Collections are carried out through our own fleet of vehicles or our trusted partners. Providing both commercial and logistics services for our 3 operating facilities in the UK. These facilities are:
Covering the North West & Midlands 
Covering Scotland 
Covering the North East
FAQs
How is the service priced?
Price per tonne + transport.
What paperwork will I get?
WTN, permits and required compliance documentation.
What happens to the tyres?
Recovered and processed into TDF or crumb.
Can you collect?
Yes, multiple forms of collection ranging from milk rounds through to artic.
What can you process?
Vast majority of end of life tyres, tracks and belts.
Are you compliant?
Yes, we hold a variety of permits across our 3 UK operations, ranging from exemptions to standard rules permits.
Where does the TDF go?
Primarily to cement production plants, used as an alternative fuel, with Turkey as the primary location.
Can I visit the facility?
Yes