New Scientist, Jan 8, 1994 v141 n1907 p45(1) Old tyres leave their mark. (recycling of tires) Tam Dalyell. Abstract: UK Trade and Technology Minister Patrick McLoughlin acknowledged that fires in tire dumps are environmental hazards. The minister also believes that tires should be recycled or used for generating energy and not wasted in tire dumps. McLoughlin also reported the establishment of the Elm Energy recycling plant which can generate 25 megawatts of electricity by burning discarded tires. Article A15155658