For every million tires consumed by fire, about 55,000 gallons of runoff oil can pollute the environment.
Stockpiles of tires are dangerous for a number of reasons. Mainly, towered up piles of tires can catch fire releasing large amounts of dangerous and toxic materials into the atmosphere and polluting the local area.
In addition to toxic air emissions, the burning of tires creates water and soil pollution. "For every million tires consumed by fire, about 55,000 gallons of runoff oil can pollute the environment unless contained and collected. This oily material is also highly flammable,"-EPA This oily material is also highly flammable, making any large tire fires a significant environmental event.
For every million tires consumed by fire, about 55,000 gallons of runoff oil can pollute the environment.
A further reason is that stockpiled tires provide a breeding ground for vermin such as rats, and can form conditions for disease spreading mosquitos. Clearly, this in itself is a strong reason to avoid the practice of stockpiling.
