Getting rid of old tyres?

[porky]

Some years ago there was a tyre burning electricty generator that was going to be the answer to disposal. Is it still going I wonder, probably not.

[openspaceman]

Some years ago there was a tyre burning electricty generator that was going to be the answer to disposal. Is it still going I wonder, probably not.

 

The Goodyear gasification one near Birmingham failed. One of the problems was dealing with the solidified black goo when the process stopped unexpectedly. It's licence was very limited and possibly only used for Goodyear tyres.

 

Cement manufacturers are allowed to burn tyre derived fuels (tyres have a higher calorific value than coal pound for pound) but even they are limited to what % they may use.

[Arbtech Tree Services]

You could search the net for people needing tyres for 'rammed earth' projects. Might have to go 50/50 on transport or you might be lucky and find someone who is willing to buy from you. The more of roughly the same size the better. Makes for uniformly layered walls.

 

I saw that program too!

 

Just been quoted (if i deliver them):

 

Car & Van £0.75

Truck £7.50

Agri Front £15

Agri Rear £25

 

Rates apparently are higher as they may have been used for silage covering.

 

 

Anyone building a tyre house:001_rolleyes:

[Lyn Ed]

there was a guy down our way baling tyres, I think he was taking them away for free, i'll try and find out for you, where in s wales are you.

[Arbtech Tree Services]

Vale of Glamorgan, this company bales them but not if they're from a farm.

[cgs]

South wales tyre recycling, hirwaun industrial estate, they bale for use in construction etc ask for darren

[Mr Lee]

See if there are any mx/enduro clubs near you. They regularly half bury large tyres and use them as extreme sections for the riders to cross.