Information On Recycling Tyres
March 11, 2011 by Celebration
Filed under Web News
Even though tyre manufacturers pour huge amounts of money into tyre development with new, longer lasting designs and compounds, there is always the inevitable situation where tyres must be replaced. Tyres can be retread up to a certain number of times and only as long as they have been taken care of; but at some point in their lifetime, a retread may cause the structural integrity of the tyre to fail, risking the lives of the driver, its passengers and also other road users.
This situation has meant that landfills with massive heaps of used tyres has become commonplace. Though, hopefully, this sight may become less common as people and businesses dispose of or recycle their tyres in more environmentally friendly ways. But what can you do with your old tyres once they have reached the end of their lifespan?
It may be surprising to some, but there are a large number of ways people can recycle their used tyres themselves without having to pay somebody to dispose of their used tyres on their behalf.
Rubber takes a very long time to biodegrade; this means that it is a great material to recycle and use in gardens. Some great applications for used tyres are garden bedding, plant pots and even compost bins. Due to the nature of black material and the insulation abilities of rubber, a used tyre compost bin will actually perform better than a plastic molded one.
Recycling old tyres is a great way for you to do your bit for the environment, below is a list of the common recycling techniques.
Reprocessing – Old tyres can be reprocessed and grinded down into small fragments that can then be used in things like underlay for carpets, surfacing for sports areas, shoe soles or even road construction.
Fuel – Although uncommon, used tyres can be used instead of coal to fuel cement kilns, but this is rare as air emission regulations prevent widespread use.
Other purposes – The possibilities for used tyre recycling are almost limitless. Old tyres are commonly used as play things in children’s play areas, noise insulation in many applications, and crash protection barriers at racetracks.
To sum up, the easiest way for most people to dispose of excessively worn tyres is by contacting your nearest tyre dealer for help, though the best way to make use of old tyres is to recycle them, possibly by using them in some form in your garden. Recycling or reusing your old tyres means that you are contributing to a greener environment.
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