Corner Brook Pulp and Paper considering burning tires for energy

Kruger's Corner Brook Pulp and Paper in Newfoundland is considering burning used tires as a fuel source.

There are nearly two million used tires in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Five years ago, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper proposed an idea of shredding the tires into once inch chips that could be used as an energy source. Bark is already flowing into the mill's steam room. The tire chips could be added to the stream of bark at a rate of half a tonne per hour (compared to nearly 30 tonnes per hour of bark and sawdust).

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper believes that with some investment, they could burn these tires while still adhering to best environmental practice, including adherence to permitted emission levels.

After much criticism, including public protests, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper withdrew this proposal in November 2005.

The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), who is responsible for the tires, is now reportedly close to making a decision for the fate of the tires.

Jean Majeau, senior vice-president of corporate affairs and communications with Kruger, confirmed that using tire-derived fuel at the Corner Brook bill is still on the table. He said any decision to go ahead with such a plan would still require an environmental assessment.

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Paper mill still considering burning tires as energy source (The Western Star)