The Adequate Method of Tyre Disposal

by Elite Tyre Automotive

Tyre Disposal

Earth was once a sight of delight. Where the water was crystal clear, no matter where it was flowing. The only thing that was harming the environment was the lion’s roar.

Damn it is loud.

For years now, industries have been focusing on developing to heights where no one else can touch them, forgetting about the very ground they stand on. We have achieved excellence in technology at the cost of the very environment, we live in.

The clean and beautiful environment has been deteriorating for a long time now. The major cause of this damage is irresponsibility and ignorance of factories towards waste management. Waste from these factories has been irresponsibly disposed at various places like the rivers, oceans, dumping grounds, artificial lakes, natural lakes, etc.

Tyres are one of the pollutants which can harm the environment if not disposed of properly. Keep reading the article to know more about tyre disposal and proper management.

Proper Disposal Methods

Disposing of old tyres, in European Union and elsewhere, in landfill sites is illegal.
Many tyre dealers might offer to recycle your old set of tyres when you buy a new one.
If the dealer doesn’t offer you a recycling scheme, contact an authorised waste management and disposal company.

These facilities can dispose of your tyres in a proper and environment-friendly way. They are authorised for this, so you can be sure that the work is being done legally.

Tyres can take a significant amount of space in a landfill. If they, somehow, trap methane gases, they can become buoyant and rise to the surface. This can cause issues for the landfill liners and damage them. Furthermore, this can lead to the spread of contaminants and pollute surface and groundwater.

Relfen-Entsorgungsgesellschaft mbH (REG)

The REG is a subsidiary company of Continental, in Germany, that has been operating since 1992. Continental is credited to be the first company in Germany to take responsibility of disposing of their products. All this is thanks to the excellent disposal of Continental tyres Luton that takes place at REG.

The company’s services are admired and regarded highly by industrial rubber-processing companies. It is also admired by some of the specialist tyre retail chains, garages, car dealers, communities and private individuals.

Another Life for Old Tyres

Cement industry plays an important role in disposing of these rubber rings. Their high energy content helps in converting the waste to work as fuel for the kilns in the cement-making process. The silica and steel of the tyres can be used as secondary raw materials as well.

Tyres are shredded to give them a second life as tyre-derived products. The steel and textile components of the tyre undergo recycling separately during the shredding process. They are separated before the shredding process. The rubber granulate is used to manufacture panels, that will provide buildings with protection like insulation and sealing. The fine rubber granules are used on sports grounds along with artificial grass.

You’ll be surprised to know that even the powder that is left can be used. The rubber powder can be used during the construction of roads. For example, as a tarmac layer for sound absorption.

Now that’s one heck of recycling.

The ignorance for and absence of proper waste management has harmed our planet enough already. And we ought to correct it now. Factories need to understand the importance of proper disposal and recycling processes of their waste.

Tyres Luton can be a very harmful thing for the environment if not disposed of properly. Imagine the ways that an old tyre can be used in. That too without damaging the environment.

If you have any queries or are planning to buy a new set of tyres for your ride, contact us at Elite Tyre Solutions. Our team of proficient technicians are well versed with the tip and tricks required to assist and provide you with, both, excellent pieces of advice and best in class products.