Anyone know how and where to recycle bike tires and tubes?

I received the following today:


> I'm planning on attending the expo this weekend and was wondering if you
> were accepting old worn-out bike tires and tubes (none of them useable
> any longer) for recycling.  The tubes have been cut into smaller pieces
> (such as lengths of 12 inches) because at the time I did that, I didn't
> think the valves were recyclable.  I now know that tubes are more
> recyclable when left whole.  Please let me know--I have a hefty bag full
> of tubes and a few dozen tires and would be very happy to keep them out
> of the waste stream if possible--

I know this comes up now and then but I usually lose interest after the third time someone erroneously declares that Working Bikes wants them, and I guess if there's an answer I never hear it.

Thanks for any info-- told the guy I'd research it and get back to him.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Kenseth on May 15, 2010 at 3:42am
i like the idea of recycling rubber for surfaces, but there are some hazards to consider:
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/06/05/epa_rethinks_...

I remember in the 1990s there was talk of using recycled tires in road surfaces, because it would help prevent potholes and cracks from the freeze/thaw cycle. the rubber would allow for a little expansion and contraction. I can't believe Chicago doesn't recycle tires for this purpose. I'll write to the city.
Permalink Reply by Mark Kenseth on May 15, 2010 at 3:51am
Rubber Manufacturers Association:
http://www.rma.org/
Permalink Reply by Mark Kenseth on June 9, 2010 at 9:58am
Permalink Reply by Eleets2144 on June 9, 2010 at 12:00pm
Performance Bike in Lombard is giving a $5 card for each up to 3 this weekend?

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Permalink Reply by Elliot Bennett on December 1, 2011 at 8:52am

REI works with Alchemy Goods http://www.alchemygoods.com/recycling-faq.html to collect bicycle tubes for recycling. They need to meet the standards listed on the website above. If you have questions, or need to arrange for large quantity feel free to contact me at elbenne@rei.com

 

Thanks!

 

-Elliot

Permalink Reply by chixieonfixie on July 7, 2012 at 2:38pm

update...

was in Performance Bikes tonight (halsted/diversey) and noticed they had a blue recycling bin by the door filled with tires and tubes.  I asked the manager and he affirmed they have a corporate agreement with Liberty Tire to recycle them and it was free of charge for anybody to drop them off.  He said they were getting ready to send out a big shipment of them next week.

I dont know about anybody else but I will be dumping off a very large bag tomorrow..

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