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Recyclers propose regional tire-shredding hub; seek Jefferson County cooperation
Summary
A group that runs tire-shredding and recycling operations in Idaho asked Jefferson County to partner on centralized collection and short-term holding of shredded tires, offering options that the county said it will study while checking costs and operational details.
A company that operates tire shredding and recycling facilities in Idaho told Jefferson County commissioners it is seeking cooperation from area landfills to create a regional tire-collection and processing system, including a potential drop point in Pocatello and a mobile shredding-and-bury option while markets expand.
The presenters said their business already collects and shreds large volumes of passenger tires in the Treasure Valley and nearby Idaho markets and is pursuing markets for tire-derived products — including tire-derived fuel (TDF), tire-derived aggregate (TDA) and a fine “chrome rubber” infill used in artificial turf. The presenters told commissioners those markets have reduced the number of tires going to landfills in areas where the company operates.
Why it matters: County landfills currently export most tires out of state at…
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