Tire recycling, or rubber recycling, is the process of recycling waste tires that are no longer suitable

for use on vehicles due to wear or irreparable damage. These tires are a challenging source of waste,
due to the large volume produced, the durability of the tires, and the components in the tire that are
ecologically problematic.[1]

Because tires are highly durable and non-biodegradable, they can consume valued space in
landfills.[1] In 1990, it was estimated that over 1 billion scrap tires were in stockpiles in the United
States. As of 2015, only 67 million tires remain in stockpiles.[2] From 1994 to 2010, the European
Union increased the amount of tires recycled from 25% of annual discards to nearly 95%, with
roughly half of the end-of-life tires used for energy, mostly in cement manufacturing.[3][4]

Newer technology, such as pyrolysis and devulcanization, has made tires suitable targets for
recycling despite their bulk and resilience. Aside from use as fuel, the main end use for tires remains
ground rubber.[2][5]
The tire life cycle can be identified by the following six steps:

Product developments and innovations such as improved compounds and camber tire shaping
increase tire life, increments of replacement, consumer safety, and reduce tire waste.

Proper manufacturing and quality of delivery reduces waste at production.

Direct distribution through retailers, reduces inventory time and ensures that the life span and the
safety of the products are explained to customers.

Consumers' use and maintenance choices like tire rotation and alignment affect tire wear and safety
of operation.

Manufacturers and retailers set policies on return, retread, and replacement to reduce the waste
generated from tires and assume responsibility for taking the 'tire to its grave' or to its reincarnation.

Recycling tires by developing strategies that combust or process waste into new products, creates
viable businesses, and fulfilling public policies.[6
What are the environmental advantages of recycling?
Can you recycle tires for money?
Tire recycling centers will buy scrap tires, though you won't get as much
money for them. You can expect around $1 to $5 per tire, but that's nearly
all profit! If you can't find any businesses locally, the internet always has
your back.
Recycling helps to reduce energy usage, reduce the consumption of fresh raw
materials, reduce air pollution and water pollution (from land filling) by reducing the
need for “conventional” waste disposal and also reduces greenhouse gases
emissions.