My family is about to restore a couple garage finds ('79 Schwinn Collegiate Sport 10, '92 Bianchi Advantage) so they can be properly rideable.

My question: Is bicycle tire recycling something that is done by anyone?

The last time I tried to do this I asked my local bike shops and was told they had no idea and just toss theirs. I know I can recycle car tires at several places locally but I know car tires are structured differently so I do not know if that is an issue. So any thoughts on the matter or just to the trash can with them?