When you replace your tires with us, all necessary tire fees are included including tire disposal, state and environmental fees.
RECYCLING/REPURPOSING SCRAP TIRES
Almost every state has tire disposal regulations. We recommend recycling your tires immediately after they are no longer in service. Proper tire recycling allows worn tires to be repurposed in a positive, environmentally friendly manner.
When exposed to the elements, tires can become an area for water to collect, becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. Tires also harbor rats, snakes and other types of pests. Tires that aren't disposed of properly can potentially become dangerous.
This is especially true because scrap tires also pose a very serious fire risk. Tire fires release harsh toxins and particles into the air, potentially causing or worsening respiratory conditions. Aside from the considerable risk of pollution, fires fueled by scrap tires can be very difficult to control and even more difficult to extinguish.
America's Tire ensures that a certified tire collection service company picks up and properly recycles our scrap tires. When tires are recycled, the internal metals are removed and tires are broken down into crumb rubber. This rubber can then be safely used for:
- rubberized asphalt
- track surfaces
- floor mats
- garden mulch
- playground surfaces
There are other ways for you to reuse your old tires, such as building a tire swing. We discuss other creative uses for old tires elsewhere.
If you want to know more about how we recycle old tires or you need an old set recycled, give us a call or stop by your local store. We'll get you taken care of. Get a shorter wait time in-store when you buy and book online!