Gaining Traction Part 2: Tire Recycling in Idaho

By Charlie Medema

Published October 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM MDT

A pile of tires off Iona road in Idaho Falls has been accumulating for decades

In this week’s episode, Charlie talks with Craig Hunter, the president of Tire Reclaim, a dedicated tire reclamation organization with multiple facilities across Idaho. In this secondary episode, Craig and Charlie discuss further on the topic of sustainable recycling of discarded tires, how Tire Reclaim is tackling the problem of mass “Legacy Piles” across the state, and how citizens can use the services offered by his organization.

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Charlie Medema

Charlie Medema is a senior biology major with a concentration in ecology and conservation. He is a major lover of the outdoors and an aspiring wildlife biologist. Charlie has lived in Idaho his entire life and is excited to contribute to public awareness of the state’s amazing natural resources, eco-cultural identity, and sustainability by conversing with a wide variety of organizations.

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