What does the proper storage and recycling of tires have to do with the West Nile Virus?
Tires stored outdoors can collect water and provide an ideal breeding site for mosquitoes, including the one species – Culex pipiens – the primary transmitter of the West Nile Virus. What should I do to help prevent the West Nile Virus? – Store tires indoors or in a covered container. If you have 5 or more used tires on your site (residential, commercial establishments, government facilities), the tires must be stored in totally enclosed structures, closed trailers, or covered roll-off containers. The County Health Department has begun an inspection/education program to ensure that used tires are being stored and disposed of properly. You can assist in this endeavor by making your employees aware of the proper way to manage tires. – Properly dispose/recycle your tires. County residents can utilize the County’s Tire Recycling Program. Others can contact the County Division of Solid Waste Management to obtain a list of private vendors that provide tire recycling services. – Empty any obj
