40+ Brilliant Ways To Reuse And Recycle Old Tires

If you’ve owned a car, chances are you had to change the tires at least once, leaving you with a dilemma about what to do with old tires. Thankfully, the times of burning used tires in your yard are long forgotten, and if there’s no tire recycling facility near you, these DIY projects on how to reuse and recycle old tires can help you to give them a second life.

We have put a list of tire upcycling ideas for your inspiration. Sure, you’ll find the good old tire swing, some unexpected chairs, steps, a dog bed, and garden decoration ideas.

Research indicates that tires will slowly leach toxic chemicals into the surrounding environment, but many studies describe long-term effects when exposed to the elements. It’s probably a good idea to refrain from using them to plant edible plants, but many other applications should be OK, especially if they will be covered in some way or won’t be touched too often. (H/T)

01. Tire Dog Bed

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02. Tire And Yarn Ottoman

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03. Intricate Tire Lamps

04. Tire Mirror Frame

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05. Beautiful Tire And Yarn Planter

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06. Garden Tire Table

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07. Tire Subwoofer

08. Tire Swings

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09. Half Tire Hammocks

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10. Tire Garden Stairs

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11. Tire Armchair

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12. Tire Tea Cup Planters

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13. Tire Sand Box

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14. Minion Tire Scarecrow

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15. Golden Tire Coffee Table

16. Tire Planter

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17. Shredded Tire Armor

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18. Tire Umbrella Stand

19. Tire Playground

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20. Tire Chairs

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21. Upcycled Tire Recycling Trash Bins

22. Tire Garden Planter

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23. Green City Tire Installation

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24. Tire See Saw…reclaimed Wood, And Hand Painted.

25. Tire Garden Furniture Set

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26. Tire Garden Stools

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27. Tire Sofa

28. Tires Outdoor Furniture

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29. Tire Used As Base For Succulent Wreath

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30. Painted Tire Chairs

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31. Tire Hanging Planters

32. Tires For Building Houses

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33. Simple Tire And Yarn Coffee Table

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34. Tire Patio Furniture

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35. Tire Christmas Wreath

36. Tire Chandelier

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37. Tire Donuts

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38. Car Tire Wall In Our Earthship Home

39. Tire Swan

40. Tires Coffee Table Storage

41. Easy Seats

42. “Will Chair.”

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