Handling Parking Lot Stormwater

The Canterbury Amphitheater Large Stormwater Infiltration Gallery project in Shakopee, Minnesota is officially complete after an incredible multi-year effort, with the grand opening scheduled for June 20th 2026.

First State Tire Recycling (FSTR) is proud to have contributed to this innovative project through the beneficial reuse of approximately 2.2 million end-of-life tires utilizing ASTM 6270-B Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA), engineered by Stantec, FSTR President Monte Niemi said.

This forward-thinking stormwater management system is designed to effectively handle parking lot rainwater runoff and capture approximately 95 percent of the dissolved phosphorus during storm events by leveraging the large void spaces and drainage capabilities of TDA. Projects like this demonstrate how sustainable engineering solutions can create lasting environmental and community impact.

“We are honored to be part of a development that will serve the community for years to come while advancing meaningful environmental stewardship through tire recycling and beneficial reuse,” Niemi  said.  “Thank you to all the partners, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders who helped bring this vision to life.”

Tire derived aggregate is used as a fill material in stormwater infiltration galleries, replacing traditional gravel, because its larger void spaces allow for greater water infiltration and storage within a smaller gallery footprint, making it a cost-effective and space-saving option for managing stormwater runoff while also potentially filtering pollutants from the water.

With the U.S. discarding roughly one tire per person each year, projects like this are critical in creating scalable, sustainable reuse solutions for end-of-life tires.

© Scrap Tire News, June 2026