Community Cycling Center now recycles used tires

Long known as the place to
recycle used bike parts, now the
CCC has a tire recycling program.
(Photo © J. Maus)

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.”