This June 24 and 25, Nicoya Peninsula Waterkeeper, the Municipal Council of Cóbano, the Ministry of Health and with the support of the communities of the District of Cóbano, will be carrying out one of the first tire collection campaigns.
YES, TIRES, AS YOU READ!
Have you ever wondered what happens to your vehicle's tires once you change them?
Many of these tires end up in rivers, seas or forests, contaminating the environment in which we all live, these waste tires release chemical substances that alter our health and that of ecosystems, generate greenhouse emissions, are difficult to decompose and alter the beauty of the landscape, also generating losses of natural and financial resources due to inadequate management.
“In 2023 there was an overwhelming increase in dengue cases”
It is also common to see them piled up around homes and businesses accumulating water, which creates the perfect environment for the dengue mosquito reproduction, putting the inhabitants of an entire community at risk.
An overwhelming increase in dengue cases was recorded in the District of Cóbano. In 2022, 260 cases were reported and in 2023 it increased to 863 cases, being one of the highest numbers of cases recorded in the District in recent years. Tires are classified as the five-star hotel for the dengue-transmitting mosquito, which is why it is so important to dispose of them properly with an authorized manager.
The dynamics of this Campaign will be through temporary collection points located in different communities. Stay tuned for the publication of the closest point where you can go to leave your tires and those of your neighbors.
WHAT WHEELS ARE RECEIVED?
All types of tires which diameter does not exceed one meter and sixty centimeters (1.60 m) and a width of fifty centimeters (50 cm) such as bicycle, motorcycle, light vehicle, automobile and ATVs.
WHAT WHEELS ARE NOT RECEIVED?
Industrial type tires for forklifts, loaders, container carriers, graders, dump trucks and other special or “yellow” equipment, as well as tires for agricultural machinery.
It is extremely important that you pay attention to the social networks of @npwaterkeeper or for more information you can contact the emails mailto:cindywaterkeeper@gmail.commailto:municobano.gestorambiental@gmail.com or call the Nicoya Peninsula Waterkeeper office at the phone number: 2640-0871.
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