Scrap Tire Management

Scrap Tire Management in the United States
Scrap Tire Management in the United States Approximately 300 million scrap tires are generated in the U.S. each year. Proper management of these tires is an important environmental concern. Cooper works with other tire manufacturers through the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) to advocate for effective scrap tire management legislation and regulations and to promote sustainable end-use markets.

Scrap tires generated by Cooper’s U.S. manufacturing, distribution and retail operations are managed according to local requirements and directed into regional, end-use markets. In the recent past, these markets have included tire derived fuel, ground rubber, civil engineering applications and land reclamation.

Consumers can help minimize scrap tire generation by “Being Tire Smart – Playing Your PART (Pressure, Alignment, Rotation and Tread).” Maintaining the “right” air pressure, keeping the vehicle aligned, rotating the tires, and regularly checking the tires for uneven wear all help to prolong tire life.