Tires are a huge headache when it comes to waste management and recycling, but there are clever DIY ways that each of us can reuse and recycle them and save them from entering the environment or taking up space in our landfills.

Most studies indicate that tires will slowly leach toxic chemicals into the surrounding environment, but many of these 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.

#1 Tire Dog Bed

#2 Tire And Yarn Ottoman

#3 Intricate Tire Lamps

#4 Tire Mirror Frame

#5 Beautiful Tire And Yarn Planter

#6 Garden Tire Table

#7 Tyre Subwoofer

#8 Tire Swings

#9 Half Tire Hammocks

#10 Tire Garden Stairs

#11 Tire Armchair

#12 Tire Tea Cup Planters

#13 Tire Sand Box

#14 Minion Tire Scarecrow

#15 Golden Tire Coffee Table

#16 Tire Planter

#17 Shredded Tire Armor

#18 Tire Umbrella Stand

#19 Tire Playground

#20 Tire Chairs

Bonus: Clever DIY Ideas for Recycling Old Light Bulbs

Air Plant Terrarium

Hanging Flowerpots

Hot Air Balloons

Oil Lamp

Red Spiders

Little Ecosystem

Terrariums

Spice Containers

Snowman Ornaments

Steampunk Light Bulb Jewelry

Mini Base

Mini Snow Globe

Easy Gift Idea

Penguin Ornaments

Lightbulb Vase

Bumblebees

Christmas Wreath

Valentine’s Day Gift

Salt & Pepper Shakers

Beaded Showpiece

Christmas Decoration