LDEQ Prioritizes Waste Tire Concern in 2024 Community Meetings
Address the waste tire issues in Louisiana by raising public awareness and emphasizing the importance of proper waste tire disposal to mitigate pollution, reduce fire hazards, and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
Upcoming Tour Locations
Pineville: Main St. Community Center, 708 Main Street, Pineville, LA 71360 09:00 - 11:00 am Sep 24
Metairie: Joseph Yenni Bldg., 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Elmwood, LA 70123 09:00 - 11:00 am Sep 25
West Monroe: Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave., West Monroe, LA 71291 09:00 - 11:00 am Sep 26
Shreveport: Council Chambers, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 2:00-4:00 pm Sep 26
Waste Tire Issues
Environmental Impact: Disposed tires can release toxic chemicals into the environment, leach pollutants into the soil and water, and create hazardous conditions. They are also prone to catching fire, leading to long-lasting and difficult-to-extinguish blazes.
Health Risks: Tires can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases such as West Nile and Zika.
Regulatory Background: The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) manages the state's waste tire program, which includes regulating tire disposal and ensuring proper recycling.
Giacometto and team aim to rid the state of decades-old waste tire problems.
To mitigate environmental and health risks, enforce tighter regulations on tire disposal and management, including implementing stricter requirements for tire storage and recycling facilities.
Increase funding for tire disposal programs and support local initiatives to improve tire recycling rates and reduce illegal dumping.
Raise public awareness about the importance of proper tire disposal and the risks associated with tire waste.
Collaborate with local governments and businesses to improve tire management infrastructure and enforce regulations.
Key Quotes
"Louisianans take pride in keeping the Sportsman's Paradise a clean and safe place to hunt, fish, and raise a family. Tackling the waste tire issue is a top priority and a critical step in maintaining our environment for future generations." - Governor Jeff Landry
"Waste tire dumping is a top priority for Keep Louisiana Beautiful, and we look forward to working with LDEQ and other agencies to fix this problem once and for all." - Lt. Governor Billy Nunguessor
"Louisiana's beauty has long been marred by poor waste tire removal. From the start, my administration has prioritized this issue. This six-city tour is crucial for addressing the problem and working with community leaders and officials to protect our environment." - Secretary Aurelia S. Giacometto
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | Secretary Aurelia S. Giacometto
A DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
