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When the rubber no longer meets the road
In France, used tires from John Deere equipment now serve other purposes
(May 26, 2006) — Some countries require companies like John Deere to recycle or dispose of their products when the products are no longer operational. That may sound simple in theory, but how does it work in practice? John Deere France can answer that question. For several years, French environmental regulations have required vehicle and machinery producers in France to collect and recycle tires from the machines they sell.
Last year, John Deere France hired GIE FRP (France Recyclage Pneumatiques) to recycle 31,575 tires, or 2845 tons of rubber. This year, they expect to recycle 27,754 tires, or 2828 tons of rubber. The tires are collected at a recycling site where they are weighed and sorted.
Most of the tires are shredded and used in a variety of ways. Some might find another life as shock absorbing mulch on school playgrounds or athletic fields. Shredded tires are also used to replace natural materials in drainage projects or as a combustible in cement manufacturing.
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