Frequently Asked Questions > Synthetic or "Artificial" Turf > What does the Environmental Protection Agency say about this?

  • The EPA agrees rubber crumb is not hazardous to humans or the environment
  • The EPA lists recycled tire crumb rubber as a beneficial use in play ground surfaces, running tracks and sports fields. (See article on EPA website)
  • According to the EPA website, “ EPA does not consider scrap tires a hazardous waste”. (Read the article and another article)

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