Recycling of old and used tires

Every year, thousands of tons of worn tires accumulate in cities, requiring proper treatment and safe storage. The problem is especially relevant for megacities, where tire recycling in Kyiv is becoming an important part of urban environmental policy. Old tires do not decompose naturally, occupy large areas, and create fire risks.

Illegal dumps and storage of tires in open areas lead to soil and air pollution. Therefore, automotive tire disposal must be carried out systematically using modern technologies and transparent logistics.

GreenWin acts as an environmental operator implementing a comprehensive approach to tire collection and recycling in Ukraine — from container installation to obtaining secondary raw materials.

Why old tire disposal and recycling are important

Improper storage of tires leads to a number of problems:

• formation of illegal dumps;
• soil and groundwater pollution;
• high fire risk;
• accumulation of toxic substances in the environment.

Used tire disposal in Ukraine must comply with environmental standards and legislation. Responsible businesses are already seeking solutions that allow waste issues to be resolved without fines and reputational risks.

GreenWin develops tire recycling in Ukraine following circular economy principles. Waste becomes a resource rather than a problem.

Tire recycling technologies implemented by GreenWin

The company plans to use two effective recycling methods: mechanical and thermal. Each solves its own task and enables valuable recycled products.

Mechanical recycling method (shredding)

This method is based on step-by-step tire shredding and separation of all components.

The process includes:

1. Sorting and cleaning tires. Tires undergo primary inspection and removal of impurities.
2. Primary shredding. Tires are cut and shredded into large fragments.
3. Metal separation. Steel cord is extracted using magnetic systems.
4. Secondary shredding. Material is reduced to a finer fraction.
5. Textile removal. Residual textile fibers are removed.
6. Classification of rubber crumb. Fractions are sorted by size depending on application.

This approach allows recycling both truck and passenger tires and obtaining high-quality rubber granulate and powder used in construction, sports and playground coatings, and road industry applications.

Thermal tire recycling method

The second direction — recycling using controlled heating.

Process stages:

• preliminary shredding of raw materials;
• heating in an oxygen-free reactor;
• obtaining recycled products.

As a result, pyrolysis products are formed that can be used as secondary fuel or industrial raw materials. The method enables processing large volumes of worn rubber and reducing landfill load.

Tire recycling products

After processing, several useful raw materials are obtained:

• Rubber granulate — used for coatings, paving tiles, and asphalt modification.
• Rubber powder — used in rubber goods manufacturing.
• Steel cord — sent for metal recycling.
• Pyrolysis products — used in energy and industry.

Thus, old tire disposal and recycling become sources of secondary resources.

Tire collection partner network

GreenWin does not create classic collection points similar to paper recycling stations. The company builds a partner network through which tire disposal in Kyiv and other regions is carried out.

Tire collection containers are provided by GreenWin. The partner places them on their territory, and the company centrally organizes removal of accumulated tires.

Partners may include:

• tire center chains;
• municipal enterprises;
• large transport companies;
• logistics hubs;
• urban improvement services, such as Kyivzelenbud (as an example of preliminary agreements).

This format simplifies automotive tire disposal for businesses and municipal structures and allows building systematic waste disposal without extra costs and complex logistics.

Partnership advantages

• ready-made solution without recycling investments;
• reduced environmental responsibility and penalty risks;
• transparent accounting and centralized removal;
• participation in city environmental initiatives.

A separate direction — free tire disposal within partner programs and agreed volumes.

Tire recycling — contribution to ecology and economy

Modern tire recycling in Kyiv and across the country delivers tangible effects:

• reduction of illegal dumps;
• decreased fire risks;
• return of resources to economic circulation;
• development of circular economy;
• reduced landfill load.

Tire recycling in Ukraine is not only about waste but also about creating secondary raw materials and new jobs.

Invitation to cooperation

GreenWin invites companies ready to operate responsibly. If you have space to place a container or need to organize collection so used tires are transferred for recycling without accumulation on-site, the company offers a clear and transparent cooperation format. This is a convenient solution for those who want to systematically address used tire disposal in Ukraine and comply with environmental requirements.