To Do With Old Tires
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Tire Swing-Look for a strong low horizontal tree limb with swinging access. Use only hardwoods such as ash or oak.
-Measure the distance from the ground to the trunk and double it. Add a couple of feet for tying.
-Get thick nylon rope from a hardware or home and garden center.
-Wrap the rope over the limb. Use a ladder or toss the rope to the limb.
-Raise the tire to the required height. Allow room for the legs to hang.
-Secure the nylon through and around the tire then tie a double or triple knot.
-Test the tire swing for weight and safety.
For the Garden
-Place old tires in the garden and fill with soil. Tires make good raised beds.
-Plant inside the tire either seeds or seedlings of vegetables, herbs or flowers.
-Care for the plants as normal.
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There is a good chance that part of the recycling efforts sponsored by the local government include the collection of car tires that people no longer need. You can obtain information about scheduling pickup of the tires, or learn more about when and where periodic collections are made in your part of town.
Investigate other recycling options. If your community does not have a government-sponsored recycling plan for old tires, there is a good chance that a private organization operates one within a reasonable driving distance. You can obtain contact information for these organizations by checking the yellow pages in the local phone book, under the heading of "Recycling."
Look into developing a new use for the old tires. Along with recycling, repurposing is one effective way of utilizing old tires to address a need other than traveling the roads. Community parks sometimes use old tires to create obstacle courses for children to play in. Tire swings can also be easily created using old tires. Even something as simple as combining old tires, a metal pole, and cement can create portable posts that are ideal for setting up a temporary net for volleyball or tennis.
Sell the tires. Assuming there is an equitable amount of tread left on the tires, there is a good chance they would be ideal for someone who needs better tires but cannot afford new ones. You can advertise in the local newspaper and local community bulletin boards in supermarkets. While you are not likely to earn a lot of money from the sale, this approach does get the tires out of the way and provides you with some compensation for your efforts.
Turn the old tires in for a discount on the purchase of new tires. Some tire dealers will provide a small discount for trading in your old tires if there is enough tread remaining to indicate the tires are still roadworthy. Along with saving a few dollars on the new tires, you also can rest assured the tires will be recycled or repurposed in a responsible manner.
Donate your old tires to charity. Fundraising projects these days often provide ways for non-profit organizations to collect all sorts of materials that are purchased by companies that in turn make new products from the old ones. Along with old cell phones, eyeglasses and glassware, it is not unusual for a nonprofit to launch a drive to collect old tires to earn additional money for their continued operation. You help to support a worthy cause and often can also claim the donation as a tax deduction.
Investigate other recycling options. If your community does not have a government-sponsored recycling plan for old tires, there is a good chance that a private organization operates one within a reasonable driving distance. You can obtain contact information for these organizations by checking the yellow pages in the local phone book, under the heading of "Recycling."
Look into developing a new use for the old tires. Along with recycling, repurposing is one effective way of utilizing old tires to address a need other than traveling the roads. Community parks sometimes use old tires to create obstacle courses for children to play in. Tire swings can also be easily created using old tires. Even something as simple as combining old tires, a metal pole, and cement can create portable posts that are ideal for setting up a temporary net for volleyball or tennis.
Sell the tires. Assuming there is an equitable amount of tread left on the tires, there is a good chance they would be ideal for someone who needs better tires but cannot afford new ones. You can advertise in the local newspaper and local community bulletin boards in supermarkets. While you are not likely to earn a lot of money from the sale, this approach does get the tires out of the way and provides you with some compensation for your efforts.
Turn the old tires in for a discount on the purchase of new tires. Some tire dealers will provide a small discount for trading in your old tires if there is enough tread remaining to indicate the tires are still roadworthy. Along with saving a few dollars on the new tires, you also can rest assured the tires will be recycled or repurposed in a responsible manner.
Donate your old tires to charity. Fundraising projects these days often provide ways for non-profit organizations to collect all sorts of materials that are purchased by companies that in turn make new products from the old ones. Along with old cell phones, eyeglasses and glassware, it is not unusual for a nonprofit to launch a drive to collect old tires to earn additional money for their continued operation. You help to support a worthy cause and often can also claim the donation as a tax deduction.
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