At least six SA Councils have agreed to take part in a trial using crumb rubber derived from end of life truck tyres.
The agreement is between Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), Topcoat Asphalt Contractors Pty. Ltd. (Topcoat Asphalt) and the cities of Mitcham, Port Adelaide Enfield, Campbelltown, West Torrens, Onkaparinga and Salisbury.
The SA Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) is providing technical advice and is interested in the trial results.
TSA has provided funding for the project which will see a special gap graded asphalt modified with crumb rubber replacing regular asphalt on a number of roads.
Tyre Stewardship Australia was formed five years ago to implement the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme which promotes the development of viable markets for end-of-life tyres.
It’s a voluntary scheme, made up of representatives from across the tyre supply chain including tyre retailers, manufacturers, auto-brands, recyclers and collectors.
Lina Goodman, CEO TSA said “this trial is the largest one of its type conducted so far in Australia. “These councils are playing a vital role in finding modern and environmentally sound solutions to a problematic waste problem.”
