Why Recycle Old Tires?
According to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), about 75% of the 44 million tires generated in California each year are recycled, while the remaining 10 million are dumped illegally, posing fire and health risks, creating habitat for rodents and insects, and polluting the environment.
Recycled tires are often ground down and combined with asphalt to produce a road surface that is quieter, lasts longer and needs fewer repairs than asphalt alone. Tires may also be shredded and used in landslide repair and embankments. To learn more about other uses for recycled tires, go to www.PavingGreenRoads.com.
Locations
Tires can be recycled at the Mariposa Landfill and County transfer stations. A small fee is charged to cover handling.The Mariposa Landfill is located at 5593 Highway 49 North in Mariposa. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. - Sat.
The Don Pedro Transfer Station is located at 9729 Merced Falls Road and is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
More Information
For additional information you may call the Public Works Department at 209-966-5356 or 209-966-5165.
