Tunuyán municipality launches tire recycling program

The Municipality of Tunuyán, through its Environment Directorate, has implemented a program to collect and recycle end-of-life tires (NFU). The initiative is a collaborative effort involving local tire shops and the company Holcim.

During 2025, the program successfully recovered 1,940 tires, which were sent for co-processing in the cement industry. This process utilizes the caloric power of rubber as an alternative fuel, preventing the waste from ending up in landfills or public spaces.

Local residents with accumulated old tires can request removal via an official municipal online form. The program also aims to mitigate environmental and health risks, as discarded tires can become fire hazards or breeding grounds for mosquitoes due to their ability to collect water.