The state of Texas has a strong tire recycling program, which collects old tires at the local level and uses them for dams, retaining walls and mulches. Homeowners can take scrap tires to several drop-off sites around Houston, using their cars to ferry the tires to a recycling spot. Businesses with many tires must contract with a transporter to get the tires to a recycling facility.
Remove your tires from your vehicle using a tire iron to loosen the lug nuts. Replace the old tires with new ones.
Place the used tires in your car. Drive to the Westpark Consumer Recycling enter, which accepts tires and is open from Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leave your tires there for recycling.
Alternatively, take the tires to drop-off depository centers located around Houston. Earth911 lists depository centers on Kirkpatrick Street, Central Street and Neches Street.
Use the tires around your home for a preapproved purpose. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality allows homeowners to use scrap tires as planters, watering rings, erosion control and backyard games (like miniature golf courses).
