Illegal tire dumps are a particular problem in Pennsylvania where we throw away more than 12 million tires every year. Tire piles seem to be a particular favorite of arsonists and when they burn, they release clouds of thick toxic smoke. They also trap water, providing an ideal breeding ground for mosquitos. Using tires with a tread life of 80 thousand miles instead of 40 cuts waste in half. Consider retreaded or remanufactured tires.
Studies show they're just as safe as new ones.
Extend the life of your tires by properly inflating and rotating them. Finally, take your old tires to a tire recycler. Call your regional DEP office for a list of tire recyclers in your area. With another Pennsylvania Earth Minute, I'm Susan Rickens. The Pennsylvania Earth Minute is available to radio stations free of charge to air as a public service announcement.