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KZN tyre recycling facility grows

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The Mathe Group is leading the way in tyre recycling in South Africa. Since 2016, its R2 million Hammarsdale processing facility in KwaZulu-Natal has quadrupled employment and considerably increased its output.In 2012, the Mathe Group started out producing limited quantities of rubber crumb from a small factory in Durban and, in a joint venture with PFE International, they went on to supply rubber crumb to Van Dyck Floors.The Mathe Group has since moved to its plant in Hammarsdale where it processed 65 000 tyres during its first year. This rubber crumb has a variety of uses in the construction industry.

Uses for rubber from recycled tyres

The Hammarsdale plant, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, produces approximately 600 tons of rubber crumb on a monthly basis. Half of this crumb is used by the roads industry for resurfacing, while 15% goes to Van Dyck Floors and 35% of which is used as foundations for sports fields.The Mathe Group processed more than 150 000 used truck tyres in 2017 and the head of PFE International is confident that the plant will easily process over 200 000 tyres during 2018.

Tyre recycling is a growing industry

The Mathe Group is focused on becoming even more efficient by training and upskilling employees. They are also aiming to invest in equipment to improve the crumbing process and increase its output.The current workforce at Hammarsdale consists of 50 people, a significant jump from its original 15, and is set to increase even further due to the future investment in equipment.The Mathe Group has proven that not only is the recycling of tyres a sustainable practice, it is also a highly profitable industry with the potential for substantial growth.___Averda is a leading waste management provider with over 50 years of experience across three continents. Through growth, transformation and engagement, we strive to find new ways of managing waste while protecting the community and environment. ___By pairing international expertise with local insights, we have secured our position as one of South Africa’s most respected providers of waste management and industrial cleaning services. We also operate in the recycling, pipe inspection, CCTV, infrastructure inspection, hydro-demolition, high-pressure water jetting and catalyst handling industries. ___Follow us Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for the best tips on recycling and the latest industry news. See our Instagram and YouTube channels for more insights into environmental affairs and our work with local communities.