Disposal of Tires in Massachusetts

The old tires in Massachusetts that are not disposed of properly can pile up and turn into a breeding ground for pests as well as mosquitoes. Piled tires can also pose serious fire hazards. Throwing old tires in a Massachusetts landfill is not the right way to go about things, and it is against the law. Proper disposal of tires means making sure they are disposed of in a way that the materials in the tires can be recycled.

Instructions

• 1

  If you are interested in buying replacement tires, call the local tire stores in your area. Most will dispose of the old tires for free.

• 2

  Check whether it is possible for you to take you old tires to a recycling facility by contacting your town's waste disposal department.

• 3

  Get in touch with the tire's manufacturer by acquiring brand information that is written on the tire. Find out if it has a program for tires that are out of use. If so, make arrangements to get rid of your tires through this program.

• 4

  Call the local municipality, they may offer a tire amnesty program. These programs permit local citizens to deposit a certain number of used tires for free at a drop-off site.