Discarded tires represent a major solid waste disposal problem in the US- Mexico border region. The disposal problem in Mexico is particularly acute because used tires are imported from the US, mounted on vehicles, and then discarded after just a few months of use. This extra wear renders the tires unsuitable for retreading. Scrap tires are unsightly, pose a fire hazard, disrupt landfills, and collect rainwater that then becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Energy recovery from scrap tires is particularly attractive for Mexico because energy costs are high and labor costs are low.
Project is ongoing.