Preparation comes before separation
Facilities may inspect and sort incoming tires, then use cutting, shredding or other size-reduction steps suited to their equipment. The goal and method depend on what the facility is permitted and designed to process.
Loads may be handled differently based on tire size, condition, contamination and the specifications of the receiving operation.
Material streams can have different uses
Mechanical systems can separate rubber from steel and textile components. Recovered rubber can be processed to different sizes for suitable applications; steel and fiber may also be recovered where markets and facility systems support it.
Not every plant produces the same output, and not every recovered material has the same buyer. Avoid assuming a specific product will result from every tire load.
Ask about the actual destination
Businesses can ask their service provider which receiving facility will take the load and what documentation is available. For public programs or regulated shipments, follow current agency rules for approved destinations and manifests.
Clear answers about the route and paperwork help distinguish a planned recycling stream from an undocumented removal.