Can Rubber Be Recycled?

Can Rubber Be Recycled?

Rubber us a common product in every part of the country. It is seen in very many products we use on a daily basis. The tires we use are made of rubber. The gloves used in hospitals, matting, tubes and many other items are also made from rubber. Rubber is basically a collection of polymers of isoprene, an organic compound. It also contains other organic compounds and water. The composition and uses are things that many people are conversant with. The question that many people ask is whether rubber can be recycled. Well, let us look at this question extensively and look at the world of rubber recycling and the ways in which rubber can be recycled.

1. Creating Rubber Mulch For Playgrounds

One of the most common ways of recycling rubber is through creating rubber mulch. We all know that tires are made from rubber. So in this case we are going to use recycle rubber tires.  Here are the steps to achieving this;

1. Collecting Tires

The first step in creating tube mulch is collecting used worn out tires. The condition is the tires are is not important as they are all going to be shredded. You can also acquire tires from a junk yard at a low process. When going to the junk yard ensure that take the tires that have not been steel belted. This will helping easing your recycling process.

1. Get Rid Of Steel Belting

In case you have any tire that have steel belting, remove them. You can sue a pair of pliers to separate the rubber from the belting. Make sure you are careful when undertaking this process. Wear a pair of gloves and be extra careful as the steel can harm your hands.

• Shred

Shredding rubber is a tricky exercise so make sure you read al, the instruction son the shredder you intend to use. The best thing you can do is contact a rental firm that rents out shredders. Before collecting it ask them on how to use it and if shreds rubber. With everything in place shred the rubber.

1. Paint

After shredding what you will get is called rubber mulch. For it to look more attractive on the ground, you can paint it. You can either use liquid paint of a spray painter. If you are using liquid paint, you can just stir it and pour it onto mulch. You can then use a rake to turn the mulch continuously. Doing so, ensures that the paint gets on all the shredded rubber pieces (mulch).

1. Drying

Once you have properly mixed the paint and mulch correctly, it is now time to dry it. Place it on a tarp and set it out in the sun.

1. Spread the Mulch

Spread the dried mulch evenly on the playground of your choice. Make sure that the layer of mulch ranges between 1-2 inches. There is one thing you need to know. Using rubber mulch on surface does not end at spreading it. You need to maintain it regularly. You can do this by sprinkling water and raking it every now and then.

2. Calling A recycling Facility

You may have a wide variety of plastic items and you do not know what to do with them, well you can consider calling a recycling facility. Here are the steps you should follow when trying to recycle through a plant;

1. Research

Before going to a recycling facility, do a lot research. There are facility that do not recycle rubber. When you do a lot of research, it helps you avoid inconveniences and cost of transporting rubber products to them.

1. Choose the One Closer to your Home

When choosing a recycling plant, make sure you go for the one that is closer to your home. If you are searching online type in your Zip code. This will narrow down the search to the plants in your home area.

• Contact the Facility

After you have selected the appropriate facility, you can retrieve their numbers and give them a call. During the call you can ask questions, you clear any doubts you may have, One you are sure of everything, make an appointment, The appointments is the day your rubber items will be received.

1. Deliver The Rubber Items

On the day of deliver, take the rubber items to the facility and have them recycled. Make sure you are in time to avoid any issues.

Conclusion

Rubber is a toxic substance to the environment when dumped irresponsibly, It also takes a long time to decompose. According to studies, rubber takes about 50 years to bio-degrade. That is why various efforts should be made to recycle it to reduce its harsh effects on the environment. There are two common ways to recycle rubber. One is by shredding it to produce mulch, which issued on playground. You can also take it to a recycling plant. Who can handle everything for you. If you are in need to recycling services Paul’s Rubbish Removal is the best choice. You can call us on 0407-125-125. You will be pleased with the exceptional services you will get.