Waste Energy Begins Commissioning Midland Tire Recycling Facility

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Waste Energy Corp. has begun the commissioning process for its new tire recycling facility in Midland, Texas. The facility, located at 1136 N. County Road 1108, can process up to 15 tons of waste tires per day and is expected to divert over 100,000 tires annually from landfills and stockpiles. The company's primary processing unit has arrived on-site, and the commissioning process, which includes installation, testing, and pre-operational checks, is underway with a target completion date of May 15.

Why it matters

The new Waste Energy facility in Midland aims to address the persistent environmental challenge of waste tires in the United States. Discarded tires can pose fire hazards, release toxic emissions when burned, and serve as breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes if not properly managed. By diverting these waste tires from landfills, the facility will help reduce these environmental and public health risks.

The details

Waste Energy's Midland facility can process 15 tons of waste tires per day, or about 1,500 to 1,600 tires per ton. The facility's primary processing unit has arrived on-site, and the company is now in the commissioning process, which includes installation, mechanical assembly, electrical integration, emissions control setup, digital monitoring systems, and pre-operational testing. Waste Energy plans to add an additional 15 tons per day of processing capacity in the second half of the year using a modular construction approach that can be replicated at other locations.

• The facility received its first shipment of tires in October 2025.
• The commissioning process is expected to be completed by May 15, 2026.
• Waste Energy plans to add an additional 15 tons per day of processing capacity in the second half of 2026.

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What’s next

Waste Energy plans to add an additional 15 tons per day of processing capacity at the Midland facility in the second half of 2026 using a modular construction approach.