If you're interested in learning more about devastating tire fires, you won't have to look far. A quick internet search reveals tales of fires at tire-shredding companies, junkyards, tire warehouses, and landfills. After some careful reading, you'll note that some articles are preventative, highlighting proposed solutions to ward off danger, while others are merely descriptive, chronicling the destruction as fires blazed out of control.
Although the EPA does not consider tires a hazardous waste product, they do note the dangers of tire fires and recommend caution, since once tire fires start, they are very difficult to extinguish.
According to California's Rubber Manufacturer's Association, one of the best preventative measures is simply to keep tires from piling up in the first place. According to their report, finding alternative uses for big tires is the first and best step toward accomplishing this. (For more ideas on this, see our previously-published posts here and here).
Of course, this suggestion does not apply to tire wholesalers and shipping companies, who must keep a stock of tires on hand. They are encouraged to follow the most current protocols for storing and distributing big tires. This would include conforming to all local, state, and national fire codes.
Please note that as purveyors of big tires, we always consider the safety of our employees and customers first.
No matter what your big tire needs, we are the ones to call. Please feel free to contact us for the best deals.
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