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RECYCLING TIRES recycling recycle tires. 88% of companies (primarily repair shops) surveyed by AAIA indicated they Approximately 89 percent of the scrap tires generated in the United States by weight are consumed in end-use markets.* More than 300 million tires are scrapped annually, or about one tire per person in the United States. Total replacement tire sales in 2009 were $26.6 billion. Fortunately, 88 percent of the companies (primarily repair shops) surveyed by AAIA indicated they recycle tires. Approximately 89 percent of the scrap tires generated in the United States by weight are put to new productive use. Approximately 54 percent of scrap tires are used as tire derived fuel (TDF), a lowsulfur, high heating value fuel. Ground rubber applications account for 17 percent of the scrap tire market. Ground rubber is used to produce asphalt rubber, and also can be used as groundcover under playground equipment and on tracks and athletic surfaces. Approximately 12 percent of scrap tires are used in civil engineering applications, including road and landﬁll construction. TIRES Environmental Impact Nearly 300 million tires are scrapped every year and 88 percent of companies (primarily repair shops) surveyed by AAIA indicated they recycle tires, keeping them out of landﬁlls and stockpiles. When not recycled, tires pose health and environmental risks. Scrap tires in landﬁlls can cause problems due to their uneven settlement and tendency to rise to the surface, which can harm landﬁll covers. Tire stockpiles can create tire ﬁres that cause air pollution, as well as toxic oil runoff that can contaminate soil, surface water and groundwater. Stockpiles also can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and rodents that can carry deadly diseases and pose a threat to human health. * Scrap Tire Markets in the United States, Biennial Report, May 2009, Executive Overview, Rubber Manufacturers Association Other sources: 1) Scrap Tire Markets in the United States, Biennial Report, May 2009, Executive Overview, Rubber Manufacturers Association 2) http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/tires/index.htm 3) www.earth911.com 4) Acumen (88 percent indicated they were recycling tires) 5) Modern Tire Dealer (Total replacement tire sales in 2009 were 26.6 billion) - www.moderntiredealer.com The Automotive Aftermarket’s Green Story http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/tires/index.htm http://www.earth911.com http://www.moderntiredealer.com

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Automotive Aftermarket's Green Story
Recycling Engine Oil
Recycling Batteries
Remanufacturing Parts
Recycling Tires
Recycling Oil Filters
Recycling Wood Pallets
Recycling Cardboard and Paper
Recycling Parts Cleaning Solvents
Recycling Scrap Metal
Recycling Dunnage
Recycling Plastics
Recycling A/C Refrigerant

Automotive Aftermarket's Green Story