Abstract
This paper discusses the socio-economic and environmental benefits of using waste tyre derived fuel. The paper outlines the uses of waste tyres as an alternative source of energy and various applications that have been implemented internationally, and use these as bench marks for possible solutions in the South African waste tyre problem, as the country gradually adapts to the waste to energy initiatives through governmental, communities and private sector efforts. The method used to compile this paper includes using a triangulation method, which involves literature analysis, site visits and telephonic interviews