How to Sell Used Tires in Missouri for Recycling
Recycling your used tires in Missouri can help make some extra spending money. You also will be contributing positively to Missouri's economy. According to the Missouri Recycling Association, more than $10 billion is added to Missouri's economy by the recycling industry each year through the jobs it provides and the tax revenue it brings in. As a resident of Missouri, you can be a part of that and help build your local economy. Recycling in general also helps protect our natural resources and the energy that it takes to produce new tires. (Reference 1)
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Make a list of places in that might buy your used tires. These mainly include recycling centers. retreading shops and scrap tire processors. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers a list of scrap-tire processors. You can use online resources like Earth911.com to search for places that recycle used tires. (Reference 2)
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Contact each business on your list and ask if they will buy your used tires. Ask about how many tires they will buy at once, what they typically pay and if they have any restrictions. (Reference 2)
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Find places in your area of Missouri where you can collect used tires. Many will give them to you for free since they would normally have to pay to have them hauled away. The best places to look are anywhere that sells tires, such as gas stations, tire dealers and auto repair shops. Online resources like Best AutoShops.com can help you find places. (Reference 2)
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Contact each business that might have tires for you to collect. Ask them if they would give you the tires for free. There will never be a need for you to purchase the tires you want to sell. If possible, arrange a deal where you can pick up their used tires a at the same time each week or month, depending on how often you're going to collect them. (Reference 2)
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Examine the tires carefully before taking them. You won't be able to sell used tires that have cuts or tears. Other things to look for include excessive wear, holes in the tire casing, deep cracks or visible tire cords. Only take the tires that do not have damage to maximize your selling capacity. (Reference 2)
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Bring the tires to the businesses you contacted in Step two. The managers or owners will examine the used tires and decide which ones to buy. At first, you might choose several tires that can't be sold. If this is the case, you'll have to take them to a recycling center that doesn't pay, and if that doesn't work you'll have to take them to a landfill. However, with time and practice, you'll get better at picking out the best tires to sell. (Reference 2)
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