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Recycling waste tyres into Recovered Carbon Black

At Waverly Carbon we are proud to produce Recovered Carbon Black.

We do not recycle tyres and we do not pyrolyse tyres. The only waste we deal with is our operational waste that we are continuously trying to reduce and eradicate from our manufacturing processes.

We have set up our plant so that tyre pyrolysis operators have a viable sales opportunity for their tyre char. By providing a solution for pyrolysed tyre char, we remove one of the main barriers to the establishment of an effective UK tyre recycling supply chain which includes pyrolysis. We currently work with 2 suppliers of tyre char from across the UK and further afield and look forward to welcoming more.

What we do

Not all char is equal

Producing pyrolysed tyre char can be simple. Ensuring its usable in the production of recovered Carbon Black is more challenging. Problems are significant, and managing moisture, volatiles and the presence of other matter can be tricky. High levels of sulphur can be difficult to manage and needs minimising carefully (for oil as well as carbon black).

Waverly Carbon works with suppliers to help them optimise pyrolysis output and to ensure consistency of output. Consistency of output starts with consistency of input and ensuring that a consistent mix or single type of tyre is maintained. In our manufacturing system we have full traceability and can trace production back to which supplier it came from and whether they have changed their input mix. For our material acceptance procedure we conduct tests based on ASTM specifications as approved by the ASTM D36 committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we not have our own tyre pyrolysis operation?: We believe that tyre pyrolysis is best left to those who understand the business of tyre recycling, i.e., UK tyre recycling companies who wish to supply oil to the market. By establishing the world’s first dedicated rCB production plant, we provide an outlet for tyre pyrolysis operators for their shredded tyre char, which in turn helps to accelerate the growth of tyre pyrolysis.

Do we accept all pyrolysed char?: Pyrolysed char needs to meet certain criteria for us to be able to process it and produce an acceptable standard of Recovered Carbon Black. As of equal importance is the ability of the supplier to provide a uniform char material sourced from a consistent mix of tyre types. We don’t accept all char, but we are happy to work with people to help them produce suitable char.

What specification does the char need to be?: Please contact us for exact specification requirements

What advice and support do Waverly Carbon offer tyre pyrolysis operators?: We are happy to work with suppliers to help them improve the quality and consistency of their tyre char, so that we can provide them with an outlet for their shredded tyre output.

How much volume can we handle?: Our plant in Melton Mowbray will process 8,000 tonnes of tyre char per annum at full capacity. A second plant has been earmarked for development to further our capacity for recycling waste tyre char into carbon black.

Are we fully permitted?: Yes, we have an environmental permit that allows us to receive and process tyre char.

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