How to Recycle Auto Tires

When taken to the local landfill, tires collect in large numbers, due to their long decomposition time. Apart from being an eyesore, they can collect water, creating the perfect site for bugs like mosquitoes to reproduce. Tire recycling offers an eco-friendly alternative to taking your used tires to a landfill.

Tire recycling has gained popularity in recent years. This has made it significantly easier to find a facility willing to accept used tires for recycling. Many tire shops and automotive garages will accept used tires. Some of them will pick up the tires if you are unable to transport them. There may be a small fee associated with these services; however, removing the tires from the rims they are on may reduce the fees. Taking the rims to your local scrap yard may offset any expenses or even make a small profit.

With the emphasis on green living and environmental preservation, many communities are having tire recycling drives. If transporting the tires yourself, be sure to confirm that they are accepting the tire sizes you have and any limits that may exist for tire quantities. If you cannot find a service like this in your area, check with your local landfill. To encourage proper tire disposal, many landfills will sponsor days when the fee for tire disposal is waived. This can be an affordable way to dispose of a large number of tires at once. Keep in mind, not all landfills recycle the used tires they accept. If this is a concern, be sure to check their methods for disposing of used tires.

If you cannot find a service that will help to recycle your used tires, the next best thing is using them around your home. Tires make great swings when hung from a sturdy branch or planters for a garden. When cut and unrolled, tires can make a sturdy framing for a compost pile or sandboxe. There are plenty of ways to reuse your old tires and give them new life outside of your vehicles.