Currently, the US generates approximately 315 million scrap tires. But it will reach 350 million by 2030 due to increasing adoptions of EVs, according to RRC (Recycled Rubber Coalition). Another study predicted that the volume of ELTs would increase, with the global tire market hitting 2.67 billion units by 2027. These numbers call for responsible … Read more
Landfills are the least desirable choice for end-of-life tires due to the potential tire fire risks and environmental pollutants released resultantly. However, around 4 billion waste tires are still in landfills globally. That’s why governments, municipal committees, and even regional authorities have launched eco-friendly tire disposal systems worldwide. Let’s see what key players are doing … Read more
Are you buying new tires but wondering what to do with worn-out ones? Vehicle owners scrap around nine tires every second daily, totaling 300 million waste tires annually in the US. While the government is trying to fight against the harms of ELTs, as a citizen, you, too, have some responsibility. And that’s what brought … Read more
When you buy new tires and leave old ones behind, you will have to pay some tire disposal fees and recycling fees. In some states, government regularities define the terms of fees, and in other states, retailers have their own terms for charging those fees. The fees are utilized for different purposes, including payment to … Read more