What to Know About Recycling and Reusing Tires
August 29th, 2019
Old tires can be found everywhere. From the shredded remnants of highway blowouts to mountains of rubber created in landfills, old tires are frequently cast off and forgotten. But what are the other options for tires that are past their prime? You can choose to take them to a tire recycling facility if one is available near you or even create a useful DIY product. Read on to find out all you need to know!
Why Should You Recycle Your Tires?
In the US, over 300 million tires are disposed of every year. That is an alarming ratio of almost one per person. Disposing of tires in landfills causes an increase in rodents and mosquitoes which can spread diseases. Because tires are made of synthetic rubber, they are non-biodegradable. Scientists have estimated a tire can take up ...[more]
Tags:
Tire safety, Tire Recycle
Posted in:
Tires 101
Archives
2020
2019
December (2) November (4) October (4) September (3) August (3) July (3) June (2) May (2) April (2) March (2) February (2) January (3)
2018
December (2) November (3) October (3) September (3) August (2) July (2) June (2) May (2) April (3) March (2) February (2) January (2)
2017
December (2) November (3) October (3) September (2) August (2) July (1) June (2) May (2) April (2) March (2) February (2) January (3)
2016
December (3) November (1) October (2) September (2) August (2) July (1) June (2) May (2) April (2) March (2) February (2) January (2)
2015
2014
Tags
auto service fuel economy tires car alignment auto repair preventative maintenance truck tires spark plug tire pressure check20light tread wear tire facts tips replacing tires tread depth tire auto facts winter20repair winter20service tire repair flat tires mechanic tire technology brake fluid transmission fluid AC service car20conditioning driving safety oil change high20car high20engine MPG gas mileage Fuel Economy tire recycling drivers safety tire inflation car repair wheel alignment tire rotation winter tires snow tires all20tires holiday travel towing new tires flat20repair car battery brakes transmission service transmission repair transmission20spring transmission20spring transmission20coupon transmission auto20spring tx brake repair tires20tx wheel alignments tire rotation tread depth tread wear replacing tires used car buying tips winter tires check engine light auto service performance upgrades tire pressure flat tires Serpentine Belt Timing Belt Spare Tire Tire safety gas mileage Parking Brake Engine Facts collision repair auto accident drivers safety driving safety oil change Auto Maintenance preventative maintenance Tire Maintenance car repair tire repair auto repair Traffic Laws Buy New Tires brake service Tire Types headlight restoration RV RV service RV tires Fleet Services Tire Recycle Engine Maintenance
