How to Recycle Rubber
Due to the complexity of processing the material, rubber is a somewhat difficult material to recycle. However, if you take part in a rubber recycling program, you can help cut down on the materials used to make the product. Recycled rubber has many beneficial uses, including making padding for playgrounds.
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Instructions
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Gather the rubber products you have for recycling. Most people will have used rubber tires available for recycle. Most recycling centers take intact and shredded rubber tires.
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Find the nearest recycling center. Most townships don't pick up rubber left at the curb for recycling. You'll have to transport the rubber yourself to the nearest recycling center.
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Recycle your rubber by trading it through a business-to-business exchange. Organizations will advertise their need for rubber products online. You contact them and they'll arrange pick up and transport. Find ads on the site Recycle.net (see Resources below)
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Contact a business that manufactures rubber mulch. Rubber mulch is put down to make playgrounds and other areas softer and safer for kids. Contact these businesses to find out where you can recycle your rubber products. Get in touch with Rubber Recycle for more information on how you can help (see Resources below).
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure before you attempt to recycle your rubber products that it meets the right specifications. Certain synthetic and damaged rubbers are not accepted for recycling.
Don't throw out rubber if you can't recycle it in your township. Instead, try to get rid of them through a junkyard or garage sale.
