Click here to see definitions. Environmental and Public Health Hazards Waste tires can present environmental, health and safety hazards if not managed properly. As the number of vehicles grows and vehicle miles increases, so does waste tire piles. Many communities nationwide have illegal waste tire piles. These piles can accumulate rainwater which can become a breeding ground for disease carrying mosquitoes.
Large piles can catch fire causing air and water pollution.
And tire piles are just plain unsightly. For more information on waste tires check the following pages. Click on the blue and underlined text for information. Definitions for commonly used waste tire management program definitions. Recycling for information and links on waste tire recycling options and programs.