The Tyre Industry in SA formed the SATRP Company 

(SA Tyre Recycling Process Company) 

a Section 21 non-profit organisation, 

during Nov 2001, to pioneer a collection process in SA.

SATRP VISION

To solve the waste (scrap) tyre problem in South Africa.

SATRP MISSION

To operate an organisation that will administrate a sustainable collection of waste (scrap) tyre arisings in SA and make them available to all users of waste tyres from the year 2006.   (Subject to legislation.)  

SATRP Company Founding members

Local Tyre Manufacturers:
Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental and Dunlop.

Importers: Yokohama, Michelin and Pirelli,

Retreaders: Maxiprest and Trentyre.

Membership will be expanded in future.

Representatives of the Tyre Dealer and Fitment Association (TDAFA), Waste Tyre Users’ (NITREF), Tyre Derived Fules (ACMP) Associations and NUMSA also serve as Board Members.

THE PROBLEM OF WASTE TYRES     

Tyres are being burnt by the Informal sector to recover the steel content, for which they only receive ±20 cents per tyre.  This produces major pollution of the air in SA.

Waste tyres dumped in the veldt also have harmful health implications: - creating ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, rodents and other insects.

Landfill sites are filling up at an alarming rate and they either no longer accept tyres or charge a fee of up to R15 per tyre.

Waste tyres sold as second hand tyres by unqualified people create unsafe vehicles on our roads. Road accident statistics show that up to 53% of vehicle component failures are tyre related.

THE SOLUTION TO THIS ENVIRONMENTAL HEADACHE

This project, developed over the past 6 years, has been constantly updated with input from stakeholders.

Models used in the USA, UK Far East and Europe have been studied and adapted to suit South African conditions.

Government Regulation

DEA&T (Dept of Environmental Affairs & Tourism) is developing a regulation in collaboration with the tyre industry.  This will result in an environmental regulation to empower the process.

The Collection Process

The  SATRP Company will appoint provincial collection agencies to collect waste tyres from registered dealers and retreaders, store them if necessary and deliver them to waste tyre users.

 No money will be paid for scrap tyres collected.

Waste tyres are to be separated from retreadable casings and part worn tyres at the Dealership or Retreader.

These then need to be mutilated before submission to the waste tyre collection process.  

METHOD OF FUNDING

A levy will be paid by all Tyre Manufacturers, Importers and Retreaders to the SATRP Company based on sales of locally manufactured and imported tyres. This will be used to defray the collection costs.

The level of the charge will be based on the cost to operate the SATRP Company. Most of the charge will be attributable to the cost of transport and storage.

During the first year of operation, only passenger, light and heavy commercial tyres will be subject to the charge and collection.

Tyres exported will be exempted from the charge, as they do not contribute to the waste tyre problem in SA. 

Casings imported by Retreaders will be subject to the charge, payable by the Importer & included in the cost of the retreaded tyre.

An Auditor will be appointed to verify all member payments. 

The charge will be passed onto the consumer via the sales distribution network.

Stakeholders to this process:

Proposed Target Dates

Phase One Tyre Collections – Early 2006  

Passenger                        

Light Commercial                      

Heavy Commercial   

Phase Two – Early 2007

Tractors

Earth moving

Mining

The planned dates are dependent on successful legislation being promulgated.

OEM’s – All the tyres fitted to vehicles and equipment sold in SA will be subject to the compulsory charge

Proposal following discussions with NAAMSA: -

 Collection of Waste Tyres

Ability of the recyclers to absorb the scrap collected

Benefits

a)  Creation of a new Recycling Industry and jobs.

b)  Export of recycled products.

c)  Pollution reduction [Mosquitoes, Smoke, Stockpiles.]

d) Road safety.  

In conclusion

Government Regulation in Brief     -     MORE!!!!!

Disclaimer

The information provided on this leaflet is for information only and has no contractual value. 

Whilst every effort will be made to provide accurate information all facts should be verified with the relevant authorities before being applied.