Community Cycling Center now recycles used tires
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on June 25th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
recycle used bike parts, now the
CCC has a tire recycling program.
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For years, Portlanders have taken their used bikes to the Community Cycling Center (CCC). Donors can rest assured their old bikes will be lovingly restored and then re-used in a variety of social service programs or sold to raise money for the organization.
Now, the Northeast Portland-based non-profit has a tire recycling program.
The program was sparked by volunteer Drew Heithaus, who set up the partnership with his employer, Industrial Tire Services.
In an email to members the CCC wrote,
“Tires have long been a particular challenge in our recycling program – not many businesses offer tire recycling and we have not been able to afford this service in the past. Now… our tires will be reused in asphalt and athletic tracks.”
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June 26th, 2008 12:25
Yup. We're really excited. It wouldn't happen without Drew's help plus Neal and James' vision. Thanks, guys!
With the bicycle recycling and now tire recyling, we have dramatically reduced the waste that goes into local landfills. The tires will add up to about 2 tons of rubber!
Alison
Community Cycling Center
June 28th, 2008 02:20
Good news! I did some bike disassembly there last fall and was sad to see the tires go in the trash, great job guys, I will be bringing my old ones there.
June 30th, 2008 13:19
That's good news. For more on the recycling theme, I just found out that Legacy Hospitals has a program for recycling bike helmets. I had to throw one out because the strap system broke.
July 4th, 2008 13:43
sweet, i have a few sets in my garage. i'll drop them off!
July 4th, 2008 14:10
Fantastic. How about tubes?