Tirechips.com is an information source for engineers, architects, contractors and researchers regarding the use of tire chips as an alternative to conventional fill material.
As of the year 2000 the following describes statistics related to scrap tires and their uses.
Generated per year in the US: 270 million
Approx. wt. of these: 3.6 million tons
Used in civil engineering apps.: 30 million
Processed into ground rubber: 18 million
Used in new products: 8 million
Statistics provided by:
Scrap Tire Management Council
Tire chips reduce vertical and laterral loading on foundations.
