Tire Equipment Loan Program
California's Tire Equipment Loan Program funds projects that develop new ways to reuse, recycle, or remanufacture waste tires using California-sourced materials.
Funder: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Due Dates: Rolling (open annually for FY 2025–26 through 2029–30)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per loan; annual program allocation is $1,000,000; typical loan duration varies.
Summary: Supports California-based projects that promote the reuse, recycling, or remanufacturing of waste tires, reducing landfill disposal and illegal dumping.
Key Information: All crumb rubber must be sourced from California-processed waste tires.
Description
The Tire Equipment Loan Program provides financial support for projects in California that promote alternatives to landfill disposal of used tires and tire components. The program aims to foster the responsible management of waste tires by supporting the reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing of waste tire materials, with a particular focus on producing value-added feedstock or finished products. Loans are available to help applicants purchase machinery, equipment, and make infrastructure improvements that facilitate tire recycling. All funded projects must use crumb rubber sourced from California-processed waste tires.
