Americans Trades Waste Management

OTR TIRE
DISPOSAL
PROGRAM

We take care of your Mining Waste

End-to-end certified OTR tire disposal for mining operations across South America — from collection at your mine site to final energy recovery in certified cement plants.

Certified Disposal
ESG Compliance
Global Logistics Solution
The Challenge

The OTR Tire Challenge
in Mining

Millions of Tons Accumulating

Mining operations in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Colombia generate hundreds of thousands of end-of-life OTR tires annually, with no scalable disposal infrastructure in place.

Tightening Environmental Regulations

Chile's REP Law (Ley REP) and similar legislation across Latin America now impose strict obligations on producers and operators to manage tire waste responsibly — with significant fines for non-compliance.

High Storage & Compliance Costs

Stockpiling OTR tires on-site creates fire hazards, occupies valuable land, and exposes mining companies to escalating compliance costs and reputational risk.

OTR tire stockpile
OTR tire stockpile — mining site
How It Works

A Complete End-to-End
Disposal Solution

01

Collection at Mine Site

We coordinate logistics directly at your mine — no need to move tires off-site before processing.

02

On-Site Cutting & Preparation

Large OTR tires (up to 63") are cut and prepared using specialized equipment on location.

03

Processing & Shredding

Tires are shredded into TDF chips and steel wire is separated and recovered for recycling.

04

Export Logistics

Processed material is containerized and exported via our global logistics network.

05

Final Energy Recovery

TDF chips are used as alternative fuel in certified cement plants, replacing coal.

Process step
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Global Model

South America
→ South Asia

We export processed OTR tire material to certified cement plants in South Asia, where it is used as Tire-Derived Fuel (TDF), replacing coal.

This circular model creates a compliant, scalable, and commercially viable solution for mining companies in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Colombia — while delivering measurable ESG impact and reducing global coal dependency.

Origin
South America
Chile · Peru · Brazil · Colombia
Destination
South Asia
Certified cement plants
Fuel Type
TDF
Tire-Derived Fuel
Calorific Value
32–34 MJ/kg
vs. 24–30 MJ/kg coal
South America
Mine Sites
South Asia
Cement Plants
🇨🇱 ChileActive
🇵🇪 PeruActive
🇧🇷 BrazilActive
🇨🇴 ColombiaExpanding
🇮🇳 India (TDF)Certified
🇵🇰 Pakistan (TDF)Certified
OTR tire facility Chile
For Mining Companies

Why Work With Us

Certified Disposal

Full compliance with environmental regulations including Chile's Ley REP, Peru's MINAM standards, and international ISO certifications.

Cost Control

Fixed disposal fee per ton — no surprises. Predictable budgeting for your environmental compliance line item.

ESG Impact

Reduce your CO₂ footprint, improve sustainability reporting, and demonstrate environmental leadership to investors and regulators.

Turnkey Solution

We handle everything — from collection at your mine site to final energy recovery. Zero operational burden on your team.

Cement plant
For Cement Plants

High-Value
Alternative Fuel

OTR-derived TDF chips offer cement plants a reliable, high-calorific alternative to coal and petcoke — with stable supply, competitive pricing, and measurable CO₂ reduction benefits.

High Calorific Value32–34 MJ/kg

Comparable to or exceeding coal (24–30 MJ/kg)

Replaces Coal / Petcoke1:1 substitution

No kiln modifications required for TDF co-processing

Stable & Scalable Supply2M+ tons/year

Long-term supply agreements available

Program Scale

Built for Industrial Scale

2,000,000+
tons/year
Processing Capacity
6
countries
Geographic Coverage
63"
max OTR size
Tire Size Capability
Environmental Impact

ESG Impact

Every ton of OTR tire waste we process represents a measurable environmental benefit — tracked, reported, and verifiable for your sustainability disclosures.

♻️
2,000,000
tons/year
Waste Diverted

OTR tires diverted from illegal dumping and uncontrolled stockpiles annually

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2,000
tons
Steel Recovered

High-grade steel wire recovered from tire bead and belt layers for secondary recycling

🌍
~1.5M
tons CO₂/yr
CO₂ Reduction

Estimated CO₂ equivalent reduction vs. coal combustion at equivalent energy output

Ecosystem

Partners & Stakeholders

⛏️

Mining Companies

  • Open-pit copper mines
  • Gold & silver operations
  • Iron ore producers
  • Lithium mining projects
🏭

Cement Plants

  • Certified TDF co-processors
  • South Asian kiln operators
  • Alternative fuel programs
  • ISO 14001 certified facilities
🚢

Logistics Partners

  • International freight forwarders
  • Container shipping lines
  • Port handling specialists
  • Customs & compliance agents
Get Started

Let's Build Your
Disposal Solution

Tell us about your operation and we'll prepare a tailored disposal proposal within 48 hours.

Your information is kept confidential and used only to prepare your disposal proposal.

Phone
+1.450.275.3121
Web
americanstrades.com
Contact Us