The question of disposing old tyres is quite tricky. You probably don’t know about that, but tyre disposal is regulated by law and is it is not carried out properly it can be treated even as a criminal offence. Not only old tyres are an unpleasant sight, but they potentially harm the environment very badly, so it is of utmost importance that you know exactly how you are supposed to proceed when you have to get rid of such items. Waste clearance regulation in the UK become stricter every year, so when it comes to such sensitive matters, it is always good to do your homework. The text below is going to provide you with the vital information that you need when you have old tyres to remove from your property.
Old tyres cannot go into the skip you have hired for other waste disposal purposes. Skip contactors do not have the license for such operations, and no depot is going to accept a skip that is loaded with old tyres. The recycling methods that are employed when treating tyres and other items of similar material are a little different and more complex, so don’t waste your time. You might also feel tempted to just burn them, but even though it used to be a common practice – don’t do it – first it is punishable by law, and second such an action is very harmful to the environment and your health – not to mention that it brings the risk of causing massive fires and damage to nearby properties. There are at least a couple of much more adequate ways to approach the disposal of your old tyres.
The nominal price for taking old tyres to the tip is 3 GBP per tyre. You should however keep in mind that not all local council allow the disposal of this type of material in those places, so before you drive there, you should first get acquainted with the regulations posed by your local administration. Fortunately, we live in a time when it is not necessary to go out in order to do that – just go to your local council’s website. Even if it turns out that the council forbids taking tyres to the tip, there are going to be some guidelines for proper disposal in your area that will come in handy for sure.
There is also the option to go ask at your local garage or car company if they can take care of the matter. Even though they will again ask for some fee, you will have the problem solved quickly and without any strain on your part, so it may very well turn out to be that this is your optimal choice. Naturally, you will have to check if the company you contact has the proper waste disposal license, but this is usually easy – just ask for the license. You would not want to take any chances, because only licensed contractors are legally allowed to dispose of old tyres.