Agent Role
The agent opens doors, collects information, and helps qualify projects. The agent should present this as a certified environmental disposal and recovery program.
- Open doors with mines, contractors, tire companies, and environmental companies.
- Collect photos, quantities, sizes, location, and decision-maker contacts.
- Explain the program as a certified environmental disposal solution.
- Help schedule technical calls and site surveys.
Do not promise free removal or final pricing before technical review.
Ideal Pilot
- Volume: 500 to 1,500 tons
- Whole OTR tires stored above ground
- Truck access and loading equipment available
- Final disposal/recovery certificate required
- Objective: prove process, cost, documentation, and recovery route
Priority Mine Targets in Peru
| Mine | Region | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Verde | Arequipa | Very high | Large copper operation with strong OTR tire consumption and southern port access. |
| Las Bambas | Apurímac | Very high | Remote large copper operation; high potential for stockpile challenges. |
| Antamina | Áncash | Very high | Major polymetallic operation with significant heavy equipment fleet. |
| Quellaveco | Moquegua | Very high | Modern copper mine with strong ESG profile. |
| Toquepala / Cuajone | Tacna / Moquegua | High | Large Southern Copper operations near the southern logistics corridor. |
Project Process
Initial review
Initial review
Technical assessment
Technical assessment
Proposal
Proposal
Agreement
Agreement
Execution
Execution
Certification
Certification
Information to Collect
- Mine/company name and responsible contact
- Estimated number of tires or total tons
- Tire sizes, brands, and condition
- Photos, videos, GPS location
- Disposal certificate requirement and deadline
- Preferred port: Callao, Matarani, Ilo, Marcona, or Paita
Indicative Pricing Logic
| Situation | Indicative charge |
|---|---|
| Easy access / near port | USD $500–$550/t |
| Remote mine / high altitude | USD $575–$650/t |
| Urgent cleanup | USD $650–$750/t |
Recommended Agent Commission Models
| Volume | Commission |
|---|---|
| 500–1,000 t | USD $10–$15/t |
| 1,000–5,000 t | USD $15–$20/t |
| 5,000+ t | USD $20–$25/t |
Outreach Templates
Hello [Name], I represent Americans Trades Waste Management. We provide a complete solution for used OTR mining tires, including stockpile assessment, handling, logistics, recovery, and disposal certification. Could you confirm whether your operation has OTR tire stockpiles or a current disposal requirement?
Agent Qualification Checklist
- Mine/company name and responsible contact
- Estimated number of tires or total tons
- Tire sizes, brands, and condition
- Photos, videos, GPS location
- Disposal certificate requirement and deadline
- Preferred port: Callao, Matarani, Ilo, Marcona, or Paita
- Photos received? Yes / No
- Videos received? Yes / No
- Budget discussed? Yes / No