The ZARE initiative (Certified Waste Tire Disposer) has been documenting illegal dumping of old tires in Germany for years. An analysis of reported cases from last year shows an increase in illegal dumping in nature. Over 31.000 incidents of illegal dumping were reported last year, an increase of 13.000 tires compared to the previous year. The number of unreported cases could be even higher. ZARE takes stock of the past year and urgently appeals to consumers and waste tire collection points to take the alarming facts seriously. The urgent call is to only turn to certified companies for disposal in order to take joint action against illegal waste tire dumping. KURZ carcass trade is a recognized and for the professional waste tire disposal certified specialist company and founding member of the ZARE initiative.
Illegal disposal of old tires is a punishable offense and entails high fines. In most cases, municipalities bear the disposal costs because the perpetrators are difficult to identify. ZARE emphasizes the environmental damage caused by the slow rotting of tires and calls on consumers and acceptance points such as workshops and car dealerships to actively participate. Proper disposal at certified companies ensures a sustainable circular economy and environmentally friendly utilization of raw materials. Certified companies are able to sort old tires professionally and send them to the best recycling routes.
