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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.

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How much does pepboys charge to take used tires?

If you purchase new tires the disposal of the old is $2.50 per tire. If you have old tires that you just want to dispose of then: Drop them off after the store is closed.:)


What are retreaded tires?

Retreaded tires are refurbished tires. Instead of winding up in a landfill, they are recoated with rubber and resold. They are safe and cheaper than new tires.


How are tires commonly disposed?

There are several ways to dispose of used tires properly:Leave used tires with a reputable tire dealer-a fee is usually charged for this service.Bring used tires to a local tire collection event for disposal.Call your county or local solid waste transfer station/landfill and ask if they accept used tires.Contact your county or local recycling center and ask if they accept used tires.Use tires are then recycled in several ways:incineration for energy recoveryretreadingground rubber is used in products and in rubberized asphalt [The use of ground rubber from scrap tires in highways is the largest single use of recycled rubber.]put in a landfill


Why are old tires prohibited in landfills?

Tires are recyclable. If put in a landfill they will take thousands of years to disintegrate and will pollute the ground water.


How should I dispose of my used tires?

Used or waste tires must be disposed of at a solid waste facility permitted to accept waste tires.


Why do people burn tires?

People burn tires for various reasons, including to dispose of them, for fuel, or as a form of protest or demonstration.


Where can I legally dispose of old automobile tires?

There are many recycling facilities that accept use tires, but before you go to the nearest recycle verify that they accept use tires.


What is the proper way to dispose of old tires?

http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/tires/faq.htm try googling next time....


What is the environmentally friendly way to dispose of used tires?

it should be recycled.


What can you do with your old used tires?

Burning or throwing old used tires is a very bad and unhealthy idea. To properly dispose your tires, you can donate them to some facilities or perhaps recycle in recycling centers.


How long tires decompose?

It acually takes a really long time.. but a lot longer in a landfill.. people should just RECYCLE!!!!


What happens to thrown out car tires?

they get thrown into a landfill and set on fire. then to cover it up, they bury it but the fire is still alive within!