A Moscow-based tire recycling company, Dmitrovsky RTI Plant, has commissioned a new production line capable of processing oversized tires up to 4.5 meters in diameter. The launch was announced by the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Science of the Moscow Region.

Major Investment in Processing Capacity

Operating in the Moscow region since 2012, the company is described as the country’s largest tire recycler and currently employs more than 300 local residents.

According to Ekaterina Zinovieva, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Moscow Region and Minister of Investment, Industry and Science, over ₽1 billion was invested in 2025 to expand collection infrastructure and related facilities. The new oversized tire processing line alone required ₽200 million in capital expenditure.

The company also plans to commission an additional waste recycling line later this year.

High-Throughput Oversized Tire Processing

The newly launched line has a processing capacity of 10 tons per hour, enabling annual throughput of approximately 70,000 tons, including more than 2,000 large quarry tires per year.

The system is remotely controlled, reflecting a growing industry trend toward automation and centralized operational monitoring in high-capacity recycling plants.

Oversized off-the-road (OTR) and quarry tires present specific technical challenges due to their size, reinforced structures, and material composition. Dedicated lines capable of handling tires up to 4.5 meters in diameter significantly expand domestic treatment capacity for mining and heavy industrial sectors.

Diversified Recycling Operations

Beyond passenger and commercial tires, the plant processes electronics, footwear and textiles.

It also manufactures finished products from recycled materials, including rubber crumb tiles used for playgrounds and sports surfaces.

In 2025, the company launched a 1,400-square-meter workshop dedicated to producing rubber granulate for sports and children’s playground infrastructure.

Regional Circular Economy Development

The expansion supports broader regional efforts to strengthen circular economy infrastructure and reduce landfill dependency. By increasing capacity for oversized tire treatment, the facility addresses a historically complex waste stream with high environmental impact potential.

Article source: AK&M Information Agency.