Automobiles, Tires, and Boats

Automobiles, tires, and Boats

If you find automobiles or boats on the property of residences awaiting demolition:

Refrigerants used in motor vehicle air conditioning systems must be removed before recycling the vehicle.

Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning- legal requirements that apply when disposing of or servicing a motor vehicle.

Various automobile components should be removed and managed appropriately:

You may find scrap tires in residential properties awaiting demolition.

Many states ban all tires or whole tires from landfills.

Check with your local and state waste officials about storage, handling or management requirements for scrap tires.
Use the Disaster Debris Recovery Tool to locate recyclers and other waste management facilities.
www.Earth911.org may be helpful for identifying local tire recyclers. Choose "automotive" to narrow your search.