The UK is a world leader in rubber recycling, with over two million tonnes of scrap tyres collected and recycled each and every year. Derby is one of the key centres for this vital industry, with a number of scrap tyre collection and recycling businesses operating in the city. As well as being an important environmental consideration, rubber recycling is also a great way to reuse valuable resources. Scrap tyres can be recycled into a wide range of products, including flooring, road surfacing and even artificial turf. If you have scrap tyres that you need to dispose of, there are a number of options available in Derby. A number of businesses offer a free scrap tyre collection service, so you can be sure that your tyres will be recycled responsibly.