ZAVOD KRYKHTA — Ecological Tire Recycling Complex
A modern facility recycling end-of-life vehicle and agricultural tires into rubber crumb and secondary raw materials — built on German industrial technology, in Ukraine's Cherkasy region.
A fully engineered, land-secured recycling facility targeting Ukraine's critical tire waste gap — with strong financial returns and clear ESG alignment.
Project Goal & Objective
Building a production complex that converts end-of-life rubber tires into rubber crumb — a valuable secondary raw material for construction, roads and sports surfaces.
Neutralize hazardous waste
Tires are a class IV hazard and take over 150 years to decompose. We turn them into safe, marketable raw material.
Close the infrastructure gap
Ukraine has no industrial-scale tire recycling — we build it first.
High-tech production
Energy-efficient, environmentally and operationally safe equipment with minimal maintenance.
Market leadership
Establish the company as Ukraine's leader in tire recycling.
Ukraine Faces a Critical Tire Waste Problem
Ukraine accumulates 150–190 thousand tons of end-of-life tires annually, yet only 8–15% are recycled. The remaining 85% are stored, landfilled, or burned.
- Illegal dumping and open-air storage
- Uncontrolled burning releasing toxic emissions
- No industrial-scale recycling infrastructure
- The EU processes 97% of waste tires — Ukraine lags dramatically
recycled in Ukraine
vs. 97% in the EU
The Solution: Full-Cycle Mechanical Recycling
Electromechanical shredding and separation convert tires into three marketable raw-material streams.
Rubber crumb
Primary product — for surfaces and construction.
Steel cord
Recovered metal for industrial resale.
Textile fractions
Secondary raw material stream.
Applications
- Sports grounds and complex surfaces
- Children's entertainment center grounds
- Sidewalks and pedestrian zones
- Modified asphalt and road construction
- Rubber tiles and industrial flooring
- Crumb products: speed bumps and more
Hazardous waste is converted into valuable, marketable industrial raw materials — the core circular economy value proposition.
German Industrial Technology
KRYKHTA uses proven electromechanical shredding and separation systems from established European manufacturers — already operating in Germany, Austria and Denmark.
TRENNSO TECHNIK
Over 30 years of experience. Specialist in tire separation and material classification systems meeting European industrial standards.
THM RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
High-efficiency shredding technology delivering stable output quality and environmentally safe processing.
European compliance
Equipment certified and operational across EU markets — proven performance, low operational risk.
2 tons/hour
Industrial throughput designed for commercial viability with room for future capacity expansion.
JCB 531-70 loader
Telescopic handler supporting the complex's operational activity.
A Rapidly Growing Global Market
The global recycled rubber market is projected to grow from $1.44B in 2024 to $4.52B by 2035 — a CAGR of 7–11%.
- Circular economy procurement mandates
- Sustainable construction and infrastructure
- ESG-driven purchasing standards
- Road and sports infrastructure modernization
Why Now?
Ukraine's green recovery
Post-war reconstruction demands modern environmental infrastructure; international funding prioritizes sustainable industrial projects.
EU regulatory alignment
Ukraine is harmonizing waste management and circular economy regulations with EU standards — creating a compliance-driven market.
Critical infrastructure gap
No industrial-scale tire recycling exists. First-movers capture significant market share in an underserved sector.
ESG & green financing
EBRD, IFC and climate funds actively deploy capital into circular economy and waste management across Eastern Europe.
Development Prospects
Beyond tire recycling, we plan to develop adjacent recycling directions on the complex's shared infrastructure — with minimal additional investment.
Construction waste recycling
Crushing of concrete, reinforced concrete, brick, ceramics, aerated and slag blocks, plaster, rebar-containing panels, facing and paving tiles, glass.
Output — secondary crushed stone of various fractions and construction sand: filler for ready-mix concrete, road embankment base, production of new concrete blocks.
Appliance, plastic & solar panel recycling
Household appliances (refrigerators, microwaves, freezers, washing machines, office equipment), automotive plastic (bumpers, trim) and solar panels — shredding and melting.
Output — polymer-sand paving tiles, facade panels, pipes (not for drinking water), insulation materials and geogrids.
Construction & Implementation Process
A clear path from secured land to industrial launch within 13 construction months.
Privately owned 8.0 ha plot (industrial zoning), valued at €650K.
Power and water connection projects, topsoil removal project, business plan.
The complex's sketch design is being developed.
€5.9M investment, including €3.3M for equipment.
Supply, delivery and installation of German TRENNSO TECHNIK and THM lines.
40×70×12 m workshop, weighbridge, paved areas, vehicle holding zones, internal roads, site landscaping: fencing, lighting, video surveillance, security posts — 13 months.
Team assembly and equipment operation training.
Commissioning from month 14, operating in 2 shifts.
Strategic Location — Cherkasy Region
Convenient logistics to major waste sources and ready industrial infrastructure.
Access to waste sources
Kyiv (~200 km), Dnipro (~250 km), Kremenchuk (~120 km), Kropyvnytskyi (~160 km) — minimizing inbound logistics costs.
8 hectares — privately owned
Land valued at €650K, already secured. Industrial zoning, 50 m from the highway on a trolleybus and minibus route, paved access, nearby city utilities — water, drainage, electricity.
Proximity to PrJSC "Azot"
The plot lies in the sanitary zone of PrJSC "Azot" (50 m), ~2000 m to residential buildings. Access to railway networks and a technical (Dnipro) water main — synergies and workforce availability.
Expansion potential
An adjacent 16.0 ha plot (energy) of the same founders — a promising scaling direction.
Strong Financial Fundamentals
Total investment €5.9M; equipment accounts for €3.3M (56%).
CAPEX Breakdown
Performance Metrics
Team
The founders and key specialists behind the project. At full capacity the complex is run by 16 qualified employees.
Olena Rotaienko
Director, Founder
27 years of business experience: from negotiations and project presentations to project documentation, equipment procurement and marketing.
Oleh Hulak
Chief Engineer, Founder
Technical design of the complex, equipment selection and commissioning, production setup.
Tetiana Panasenko
Finance Specialist
Accounting and finance — budgeting, reporting and financial management of the project.
Mykola Oryshchenko
Security
Company security — guarding, video surveillance and access control across the complex.
Ruslan Rotaienko
Legal Counsel (German-speaking)
Legal support and German-language communication with European partners and equipment suppliers.
Investment Opportunity & Partnership
KRYKHTA seeks strategic partners to co-develop Ukraine's circular economy infrastructure — a scalable, ESG-aligned platform with proven technology and strong returns.
Who We're Looking For
- ESG and impact investment funds
- Development finance institutions (EBRD, IFC, UNIDO)
- Strategic industrial investors
- Green transition and climate funds
Financing Formats
- Equity investment
- Debt financing
- Blended finance structures
- Grant and concessional support
Why Partner with KRYKHTA
- Ready to build — land secured, permits in progress, 13-month timeline
- Proven technology — German equipment with EU operational references
- Scalable model — potential for regional hubs
- Strong returns — 17.56% IRR, 29.27% ARR, 47-month payback
Get in Touch
Interested in investing or partnering? Write to us — we'll provide the full project materials package.