How to Dispose Of Old Tires and Rims

You know what beats wearing a gorgeous dress for the first time - driving your car with a brand new set of wheels. The rush and pizzazz is out of this world, but you still have one thing to take care of, i.e. your old tires and rims. Door-to-door waste haulers usually reject discarded wheels; they are not allowed in dumpsters or curbside trash as well. The structure of wheels makes them unsuitable for dumping at a landfill site. They are rather bulky and the air they hold causes them to float upwards. Not to mention, tire rubber can take around 80 years to decompose, whereas the aluminum of rims decays in 200 years on average. The good news is that no matter how worn out your old wheels, their raw materials are still valuable.

Here’s what you can do with your old tires and rims:

Sell

If you are certain that your tires and rims are still in good shape, selling them is the best option. You can make quick cash from wheels that are no longer of any use to you. Many people out there are hunting for secondhand goods because they cannot afford new ones, or simply do not want to splurge on updating old stuff. Online selling platforms like Craigslist are great for finding interested buyers near you. While you earn some extra money, someone else will put your discarded tires and rims to good use (everybody wins!).

In order to sell your old wheels fast for a good price, do not forget to mention the specifications in your ad. You must enlist the make, size, and the cars they can accommodate. Also, provide photos and a description that is true to the actual conditions of the product.

Recycle

Have you ever wondered what happens to vehicles that are too outdated to function or those that get smashed in car accidents? Yes, they end up in junk yards. Some junk yards store old or trashed vehicles for some time to accommodate customers looking for spare parts. However, the majority of junk yards strips the cars of valuable parts and turns the rest into scrap. Most metallic parts are retrieved, purified, and molded into new items. This practice is very ecofriendly as it lessens the burden on landfills and recovers valuable earth resources.

If your old wheels are deadbeat or have no resale value, you can still earn some money by taking them to a recycling center. You can also ‘upcycle’ your old tires and rims by turning them into DIY creative projects. For example, many big old tires are sanitized and converted into swings for children. Similarly, old alloy rims can be painted and turned into unique artifacts. Who knew the green lifestyle could be so rewarding?

Donate If you are feeling generous or up for grabbing some tax benefits, you may donate old wheels that are still in usable condition. Several charity organizations accept old vehicles and spare parts, rewarding the benefactor with a tax-deductible receipt in return. As you can observe, disposing of your old wheels using any of the methods mentioned above, will benefit you one way or another. It pays to do some good for mother earth and humanity.

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