CalRecycle Awards Grants to Pave Roads with Recycled Tires
Source: CalRecycle
April 14, 2011 - The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) awarded more than $8.1 million for road projects that will put about 1.2 million waste tires to new use. California generates more than 40 million waste tires each year, and about 11 million of those end up in landfills or illegally dumped.  "California’s old tires are too valuable to waste," said CalRecycle Acting Director Mark Leary.  “CalRecycle is pleased to give the Rubberized Asphalt Concrete grants to help communities keep thousands of tires out of landfills, while improving the quality of roads.” Rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC) combines ground tire rubber with asphalt binder and other aggregates.  RAC can last twice as long as traditional road surface, has better traction, and is quieter. By promoting RAC and the use of other tire-derived products, CalRecycle is advancing the state’s waste tire reduction efforts.  Waste tires pose fire risk when stockpiled and are attractive habitats for rodents and insects.