Sapphire Energy Recovery is a joint venture between the Lafarge Group - the worlds largest cement maker, and Michelin Tyre Plc - the worlds largest tyre manufacturer.

The cement industry has invested millions of pounds to enable tyres to be put to good use in cement production. These investments have been made to provide a long term answer to tyre disposal. The use of tyres in this way does not create any waste as all the tyre is adsorbed into the cement. Cement is used in construction projects and may be used again in the future as a recycle material. Chimney stack emissions to the air are improved, fossil fuels are saved and there is no black smoke or smell of rubber.

As the UK's largest processor of 'end of life tyres', Sapphire Energy Recovery can address these issues throughout its nationwide coverage and processing locations. We have built the infrastructure to supply tyres for cement manufacture. We are building up links with tyre collecting companies throughout the UK to provide a tyre collection service. Saltire Recovery Limited is the registered collector throughout Central England for Sapphire.

Sapphire's offer to you:
Proof of legal disposal | Professional, efficient administration | Timed deliveries by arrangement | Competitive gate fees | No seasonal influence - continuous service | Highest level of compliance (ISO 14001) | Safe and efficient off-loading of tyres