With a focus on conservation and energy savings old worn out tires have become a a profitable material in the recycling world. Tire shredders can turn the rubber from discarded tires into usable material for building roads. As a by-product the 3 lbs of steel in an average car or light truck can also be recycled for cash.
Tire-Derived Aggregate also known as TDA has proven to be a cost effective alternative for resources that need to be mined such as pumice and gravel. Alleviating the need for mining is always environmentally friendly. Using TDA in road construction helps towards efforts to be more aware of how we can conserve our natural resources.
TDA is less expensive than other materials which makes it a good cost effective choice for highways and roads. Due to it being a lightweight material with free-draining characteristics it is also very high performing. In the future we may be seeing more green roads built with this recycled material.
There are many other uses for TDA besides road construction. It works as well as retaining wall back-fill and is also used as a lightweight embankment fill along the road ways. The free draining quality of the material has helped engineers solve drainage problems in use for landslide stabilization projects and other landfill applications.
Discarded tires that are not recycled can lead to serious problems. When they are stockpiled in a landfill they take up precious space and can become a real fire danger. This is particularly true when they are dumped or stored somewhere illegally. Besides the threat of potentially creating a dangerous fire they can be breeding grounds for unwanted pests such as rats.
Starting your own recycling business can be very profitable. With the right equipment in the right location you can earn money on both ends. You can collect a small fee for disposal as well as profit from the new material generated in the form of a Tire-Derived Aggregate product.
Not every location would be a good choice for this type of recycling business. There must be an abundance of material available for recycling as well as a near-by market for the end product. A little research can go a long way in determining if this would be a good opportunity for a new business in your area.
It is definitely something to consider if you are looking for a new line of work in these economic hard times. Because this is an environment friendly business there are even grants available to help those interested in getting started. Along with the freedom of operating your own business comes the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping protect our resources and clean up our environment.
Whether you are recycling glass, aluminum, or an old tire every bit helps. As we come to realize that we should be the care takers of nature and not the destroyers our world will become a safer environment for everyone. Making our roads green is just one such step that we can all participate in and benefit from.
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