Where to get rid of old tires in Winchester, VA?

Where to Dump Your Old Tires in Winchester, VA

Getting new tires is great, if expensive. We don’t know about you, but when we put new tires on our vehicles, it’s always surprising how much more responsive the handling and steering feels. The problem with getting new tires, though, is where to put the old ones.

That’s what we’ll be going over today. Here’s where to get rid of your old tires in Winchester, VA.

Need Your Vehicle Serviced?

Frederick County Citizens’ Convenience Center

Located: 146 Landfill Rd Winchester, VA

You can also dispose of oil, antifreeze, cooking oil, and large appliances at the Citizens’ Center. You can check here for their hours of operation. Additionally, many tire servicing centers will charge you a fee (larger than those listed above) to dispose of them for you, taking the hassle out of dumping your old tires.

Why Does It Cost Money to Dump Tires?

Landfilling tires was (and is) really expensive because they have to be cut up prior to disposal. In the late 80s, there were an estimated 1,300 tire piles in Virginia, amounting to around 25,000,000 tires that were fire hazards, as well breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other pests. Not to mention huge piles of tires weren’t very nice to look at and brought down property values. Today, there are only 97 active tire piles, which adds up to around 1,440,000 tires. Most tires are eventually recycled and used in all sorts of things, like gravel substitutes, crumb rubber, garden mulch, and wastewater treatment filters. To learn more, visit the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality website.

Need New Tires Installed?

If you’re in Frederick County and need new tires installed, call CrossPointe Motor Cars. Our experienced technicians can get you back out on the road in no time.