412.562.1700 ABOUT US WHAT WE DO OUR PRODUCTS APPLICATIONS SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES CONTACT US Did you know? A playground surface made of recycled rubber does not decompose or blow away. It is non-toxic and does not harbor insects or mold. Sustainability With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire Recycling is dedicated to finding new and better ways to reclaim, recycle and reuse scrap tires for eco-friendly products. Our efforts keep billions of pounds of material out of landfills, contribute to the well-being of our communities and the long-term health of our planet. Green Solutions Liberty Tire Recycling works with communities across North America to reclaim scrap tires: To date, we have remediated more than 150 dump sites with nearly 40 million scrap tires. By recycling 190 million tires each year, we transform 3 billion pounds of waste rubber into safe, innovative products. For a Healthy Environment Nearly 350 million scrap tires are generated annually in the U.S., Disposing tires in landfills consumes valuable space at a time when capacity is in decline. Reclaiming these tires for recycling has the potential to save of up 5 percent of landfill space nationwide. Solutions for a Changing Planet In response to the challenge of climate change, states and provinces are realigning investment priorities for infrastructure programs. These new priorities include solutions that offer improved performance and resilience while utilizing sustainable materials. Using recycled rubber from scrap tires helps meet these goals by: Reducing CO2 emissions Enhancing reliability and durability Improving safety FAQs Learn more about how tire recycling contributes to a greener planet. Q. How does tire recycling tie into broader green initiatives? According to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, the industry recycled more than 130 million metric tons of materials in 2015, transforming outdated or obsolete scrap into useful raw materials needed to produce a range of new products. Scrap recycling creates and supports jobs and positively impacts the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saving energy and protecting natural resources. Tire recycling plays a major role in the scrap recycling industry, with Liberty Tire Recycling alone saving 190 million tires from the waste stream each year and reclaiming more than 3 billion pounds of material annually. Where does Liberty Tire Recycling get scrap tires? How does Liberty Tire Recycling collect scrap tires from customers? How are metals and fiber materials removed from scrap tires? What is the market for recycled rubber from scrap tires? Team Safety Proactive Safety Initiatives What Does Safety Look Like At Liberty Tire? Our Health and Safety Team regularly visits every facility to help ensure employee safety In this example, members of Liberty Tire Recycling’s Health and Safety Team meet in the hotel lobby at 4:30 am to finalize the schedule for their visit to the Baytown, Texas facility. At the facility, they check in with site security and assemble in the common area to help the local team facilitate morning safety meetings, a pre-shift facility walk-through and the Stretch and Flex Program. Six separate safety meetings will take place today. Later that week, operations will be shut down for a day for the Operation Clean Sweep Event, in which the safety team and all site employees spend the day cleaning the entire facility. “To be successful in promoting safety it is vital to show added value and build trusted relationships,” says Mike Herbert, Liberty Tire Recycling’s Director of Safety. “Many safety professionals make the mistake of visiting a location with the sole purpose of identifying discrepancies. Although this is important, it is not always the best approach. Our corporate team is onsite to offer specialized safety knowledge and be an extension of the local team. We intentionally don’t walk around with a clipboard—we lace up our boots and get involved with day-to-day operations.” Our Health and Safety Team completes a comprehensive review of the general safety systems at our Salt Lake City location. The review was completed as a group activity and continued over several days. Jim Gilbert, Facility Manager, led a final walkthrough of the facility to review all systems procedures and proper protocols. Our safety system continues to focus on proactive measures, as described at the Baytown facility. Research suggests that 90% of all injuries occur because of lack of knowledge, shortcuts and/or poor decisions. Recognizing this, our Health and Safety Team focuses on hands-on, practical employee training, hazard recognition, behavioral observations, suggestion programs, coaching effective safety committees, and if there is any doubt, employee Stop Work Authority. Many individuals in leadership positions at Liberty Tire Recycling were previously facility owners and have 25 years of experience in the industry. They understand the tire recycling process and have insight into operations, specific equipment, potential hazards and risk management. Our Health and Safety Team recognizes this unique aspect of the company and works closely with leadership to share knowledge and best practices to implement a solid safety program. Safety awareness and development for employees starts on their first day on the job. Everyone completes a documented, comprehensive new hire orientation, which includes a message from the CEO, facility introductions, classroom instruction, facility walkthroughs, site-specific safety videos filmed on location, quizzes, a Q&A session, and assignment of a “friend” who works a similar position. Each employee at Liberty continually strives to implement “best-in-class” operating systems. Barry Mathis, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Operational Excellence, says, “Liberty Tire Recycling is determined to mitigate risk to our people. We are committed both personally and financially to this objective.” If you have any questions, concerns or ideas for improvement, contact a member of our corporate Health and Safety Team at safety@libertytire.com Quick Links CORPORATE About Sustainability News/Blog Resources Careers Contact PRODUCTS GroundSmart™ Rubber Mulch Crumb Rubber Industrial Feedstock Rubberized Asphalt Tire-Derived Aggregate Tire-Derived Fuel Buy Used Tires SmartMix COLLECTIONS Collection/Remediation Facilities PROCESSING Production Facilities Liberty Tire Recycling is the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America. By recycling 190 million tires annually, Liberty reclaims more than 3 billion pounds of rubber for innovative, useful products. The recycled rubber produced by Liberty is used as crumb rubber and industrial feedstock for molded products; as tire-derived fuel for industrial kilns, mills and power plants; and as rubber mulch for landscaping and playgrounds. 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