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Tires are recyclable. If put in a landfill they will take thousands of years to disintegrate and will pollute the ground water.
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Why are tires banned from landfills?
Because they are not bio-degradable
How many acres in the US are landfills?
560,000 acres are active landfills. I have no idea about old landfills
How many acres are in the US?
560,000 acres are active landfills. I have no idea about old landfills
Can I dispose of used tires myself at a landfill and what will they charge?
Landfills normally don't allow you to dispose of tires due to the large volume of space they take up. It's easier to drop off or recycle them for other uses and have someone else shred them. Landfills allow shredded tires because they take up less space.
How far can tires protrude out of wheel wells in Germany?
Not at all actually. Tires that protrude beyond the fenders are prohibited.
What are three other items that should not be placed in trash and dumped in landfills?
Tires, electronics, and dead animals
What is One of the results of ozone pollution in an urban environment?
One result of ozone pollution in an urban environment is shortening the life of automobile tires. Tires that are not recycled land into the landfills and if tires are caught on fire, they will produce toxic gases into the air that could burn for more than a year.
Where can you buy old tires?
you can got to any flat tire fix it shop and purchase old tires. You can also try stores with new tires stores, they often sell old / used tires.
Can commercial steer tires be plugged?
We consulted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) people, and they say nail hole repairs in steer tires are not prohibited by FMCSR regulations.
Why are used tires so bad for the environment?
It is not the tires that are bad for the environment, it is the storage and disposal of them that is a problem. The fumes that are created are toxic, and harmful for the environment. Many landfills no longer accept them, since they do not decompose very rapidly and take up space.
How do you do a complete tire replacement?
You would have to take all your tires off and put the car on car jacks. You will have to take the old tires with you to have the new tires you purchase put on the old rims. There is going to probably be a cost involved in taking the old tires off and putting the new ones on. You cannot change the tires to your old rims yourself without a special piece of equipment. You will also have to pay to get rid of your old tires.
How is incineration better than landfill?
its not incineration its landfills whats better. because burning them releses toxic fumes. But land fills relese a toxics called lecahte but only old landfills relese that so you chose i guess but all i am saying is that landfills are better.
