Can Tires Be Sold as Scrap?
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Tires can be sold as scrap. Since tires are composed of rubber, steel, carbon black, and a variety of chemical substances, the rubber and steel have recycling value and also meet the criteria for recyclable materials. Tires are round, elastic rubber products mounted on various vehicles or machinery to roll on the ground. Generally, the lifespan of a normally used tire is 4 to 5 years. Below is an introduction to the uses of discarded tires: 1. Tire retreading: Tires in relatively good condition can be retreaded and repurposed as spare tires. 2. Plastic products: Discarded tires can be broken down into fine rubber powder, which is then used in plastic products and construction materials. For example, common synthetic running tracks often incorporate recycled tires. 3. Oil refining: Used tires can also be processed into oil. Through a series of high-temperature dissolution and cooling processes, along with advanced distillation technology, gasoline can be extracted from discarded tires.