The Municipality of Salta in Argentina has collected more than 2,100 tonnes of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) through its Neumatón programme, following the 27th edition of the initiative held on 5 August 2026
The Neumatón programme in Salta aims to prevent discarded tyres from ending up dumped on public roads, which can lead to the formation of illegal dumping sites while creating conditions that pose environmental and public health risks.
The latest collection event, organised by the municipality’s Secretariat for Environment and Public Services, was held at the Municipal Civic Centre, and it invited residents and businesses to bring their unwanted tyres to a designated collection point, providing a safe and controlled route for their disposal.
Ramiro Ragno, General Director of Special Waste, highlighted the strong participation from both residents and businesses, saying the response shows growing environmental awareness and confidence in the programme. Participants receive certificates confirming the final disposal of their tyres, along with other promotional items.
Once collected, the ELTs are used in cement production as a source of thermal energy in cement kilns, providing an alternative to conventional fossil fuels while diverting the tyres from uncontrolled disposal.
The municipality said the Neumatón programme will continue as part of its broader waste-management efforts. However, due to capacity and logistical limitations, the collection does not accept oversized tyres, including tractor tyres and heavy machinery tyres.
Source: Municipalidad de la Ciudad de Salta
