Approximately 15 old tires were illegally dumped near an old wooden bridge in Wittlich Wengerohr.

Car repair shops, dealerships, and tire retailers generate large quantities of used tires daily. Each tire handed in determines whether it enters a sustainable recycling loop.

Another major fire demonstrates the high risk involved in storing large quantities of used tires: On the night of Sunday, February 2, 2026, a fire broke out in