Advancing Responsible Tire Disposal
WTFA unites processors, equipment manufacturers, environmental regulators, and researchers to drive safe, clean, and efficient furnace-based tire reclamation across North America.
Each year, over 300 million waste tires are generated in the United States alone. WTFA members operate the furnaces, pyrolysis reactors, and thermal co-processing systems that convert these tires into fuel oil, carbon black, steel, and syngas — keeping them out of landfills and illegal dump sites.
We advocate for science-based emissions standards, publish best-practice guidance, and connect industry professionals with regulators and researchers to advance the field safely and sustainably.
Standards and best practices for pyrolysis, co-processing, and combustion systems.
Maximizing yields of TDF, carbon black, oil, and steel from every tire processed.
Tracking federal and state rules so members stay compliant and ahead of change.
Annual conference, regional workshops, and a vetted supplier directory.
Comprehensive support for every stage of the waste tire thermal processing lifecycle.
Annual State of the Industry report, market data, capacity surveys, and peer-reviewed technical publications available exclusively to members.
Representation before the EPA, state environmental agencies, and legislative bodies. Member alerts on new rulemakings and permit requirements.
Operator certification courses, safety training workshops, emissions testing protocols, and continuing education webinars.
The WTFA Annual Summit brings together 400+ professionals each fall for keynotes, technical sessions, and the largest trade exhibition in the sector.
Development and maintenance of industry technical standards for furnace design, emissions monitoring, feedstock preparation, and product quality.
Online portal, regional chapters, buyer/seller matching, and an active community of processors, equipment OEMs, and service providers.
All memberships include access to the member directory, publications library, and regulatory alert service.