{"id":415,"date":"2016-05-18T11:59:18","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T15:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasteadvantagemag.com\/?p=415"},"modified":"2016-05-18T12:12:55","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T16:12:55","slug":"the-benefits-of-scrap-tire-disposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wasteadvantagemag.com\/the-benefits-of-scrap-tire-disposal\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Scrap Tire Disposal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recycling<\/b><\/p>\n

The Benefits of Scrap Tire Disposal<\/b><\/p>\n

Cutting up tires that need to be disposed of is a simple and effective solution. By using a tire cutting machine that can neatly and efficiently take care of whole tires and getting them ready for the landfill, companies can save time and money.<\/i><\/p>\n

Disposing of whole tires versus cutting up tires for disposal. What is the difference? While, it is illegal in the United States to bury whole tires in a landfill, once tires are cut up they are considered garbage and can be disposed of with no problem. Considering this, what tools are available to help your company cut up and dispose of old tires?<\/p>\n

Why Cut Up tires?<\/b><\/p>\n

According to U.S. law, it is acceptable to cut up whole tires and bury them in the landfills. In turn, every individual state makes their own rules and regulations with the EPA, DNR, etc. regarding the size of the pieces. Now, what does this do for recycling? It reduces the tire size volume by 70 to 75 percent resulting in the reduction of landfill space. If you bury 1,400 to 1,500 whole tires in a pile 20 feet down at a landfill and cap it at 20 years, those tires will work their way back to the top between the air pockets and the methane gas. As a result, the tires would have to be dug up and removed. Once you cut up whole tires, not only can you put a lot into a small space, but it they do not rise to the surface and it reduces the health and hazardous risks associated with whole tires. Other benefits include:<\/p>\n