Posted on 6/27/2025
When you get a new set of tires installed, your old ones are quickly removed, stacked aside, and taken out of sight. But have you ever wondered what actually happens to them? With millions of tires replaced every year in the United States alone, proper disposal and recycling is a major environmental concern and also a remarkable example of how waste can be transformed into something useful. Tires are made of durable, non-biodegradable materials. This means they won’t naturally break down in landfills. That’s why it’s so important for old tires to be handled responsibly. At our repair shop, we make sure that the tires removed from your vehicle don’t go to waste. Why Tires Can’t Just Go in the Trash Because tires contain steel, synthetic rubber, and other chemicals, they can’t be disposed of like regular household garbage. In fact, many landfills won’t even accept whole tires because they take up space, trap gases, and can dam ... read more