There is a direct impact between the disposal of our disused tires and the health of those in our communities
Providing a warm, safe, and sheltered home for troublesome creatures, our disused tires offer a home for vermin if not properly disposed of. Carrying a multitude of diseases, including Weil's disease, salmonella, tuberculosis, E.Coli, and foot and mouth disease (and more!), attracting rats to your region will wreak havoc within human populations, agriculture, and ecosystems. And it's not just a concern in the event of a bite – simply inhaling particles or consuming contaminated food/ water can put you at risk of potentially fatal diseases. An often-neglected thought, there is a direct impact between the disposal of our disused tires and the health of those in our communities.
There is a direct impact between the disposal of our disused tires and the health of those in our communities
Similarly, mosquitoes prefer warmer environments, leading them to set up camp within landfill-bound tires. With one tire producing over 10,000 adult mosquitoes, and the mini insects known to carry a range of harmful viruses including the West Nile virus, as well as Dengue, chikungunya, and Zika in the past, a quick trip to the recycling center will have potentially life-saving consequences for those around you.
One tire can produce 10,000 adult mosquitoes
