Schwalbe tubes are 100% recyclable.
Since 2015, we have been recycling bicycle inner tubes and using the recycled material in the production of new tubes without any loss of quality! The recycling process takes place with the help of our specially developed devulcanization process. The point of recycling is located right at our factory in Indonesia, further reducing the need for material transportation. Once all Schwalbe Recycling System operations (including transportation routes) are accounted for, only one fifth of the energy is consumed when compared to the production of new butyl rubber.
The Schwalbe tube recycling system was awarded the 2015 Eurobike Green Award, the 2020 Green Concept Award, and the 2021 German Sustainability Award.
HOW USED TUBES ARE SHIPPED
THE BOX:
Collect tubes in a box.
Any cardboard boxes can be used.
THE DIMENSIONS:
The girth dimension of the package must not exceed 300cm
Girth = 1x length 2x width + 2x height
THE WEIGHT:
Minimum: 15kg (approx. 90 tubes).
Maximum:18kg (approx. 110 tubes)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE COSTS:
Sending in old tubes is free of charge for you. However, if a cardboard box is sent in that exceeds the weight of 18 kg or the belt size of 300 cm, this may result in higher costs. In this case, we reserve the right to pass on the costs incurred to the sender.
THE CONTENT:
Please collect only used butyl bicycle inner tubes in the box!
All brands are allowed!
Attention! Please do not return tubes filled with sealant! The sealant leaks out and soaks the boxes during transport.
THE SHIPPING:
As soon as enough tubes are collected (min. 15kg, max. 18kg), close the box (paper tape is preferred for further recycling efforts), print the parcel label and place it clearly visible on the largest surface of the box.
Shipping free of charge
>> Attention: Please return only old tubes for our recycling system. Other package content (e.g. complaints) will not be handled this way! <<
To register for Schwalbe tube recycling please email: recycling@schwalbe.co.uk