Sustainable Application of TDA in Stormwater Infiltration and Treatment

Summary:

Repurposing old tires as tire-derived aggregate (TDA) is a cost-effective stormwater management practice. TDA adsorbs phosphate, preventing it from reaching soil and water sources. This project analyzed the environmental and fiscal impacts of deploying TDA as a stormwater management strategy. Results of laboratory tests showed effective adsorption of phosphate and growth of biofilm on TDA, which can retain much of the zinc, copper and iron released from TDA. Fiscally, installing TDA for stormwater management rather than disposing tires in landfills can reduce the lifetime costs of the material and add value by $273 per ton.

Final Deliverables:

• Sustainable Application of TDA in Stormwater Infiltration and Treatment (Report #2025-33)
• Utilizing Recycled Tires to Treat Stormwater (Research Summary)

Related Materials:

• Using Recycled Tires to Treat Stormwater  (Blog Post)

Related Research:

• Updating MnDOT Guidance for Using Shredded Tires in Roadway Construction

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator:  John Gulliver

Co-Principal Investigator:  Meijun Cai

Technical Liaison:  Mark Hansen

Project Coordinator:  Jackie Jiran

Panel Members: 
Blake Nelson - Materials & Road Research
Edward Matthiesen - Stantec
JinYeene Neumann - Carlton County Transportation Department
Justine Dauphinais - Coon Creek Watershed District
Paul Eickenberg - Stantec
Rod Rue - City of Eden Prairie
Ron Gregg - Fillmore County Hwy Dept
Tom Kaldunski - City of Inver Grove Heights