Reducing Landfill Waste: The Importance of Proper Tire Disposal
Landfills are fast getting filled, with severe environmental consequences arising. Discarded tires are among those contributors to landfill waste due to the nature of their durability and difficulty in disposing of. Proper disposal of tires can go a long way in saving the environment and promoting sustainability; hence, this is how it matters and how new recycling technologies can help. The Problems with Improper Tire Disposal Space Consumption: Tires occupy significant landfill space simply because they take so long to decompose, requiring decades. Environmental Contamination: The chemicals inside tires may leach into the soil and groundwater, thus contaminating the ecosystem. Fire Hazards: Accumulated tires pose fire hazards that are difficult to extinguish and unmercifully toxic to breathe. Breeding Grounds for Pests: When early rains collect in tire piles, the water sets up breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other pests, thereby spreading diseases. The Need for Proper T...