May 2007
EPA530-R-07-005
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WASHINGTON D.C 20460
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Subject: Completion of U.S.-Mexico Border Scrap Tire Pile Inventory
Dear U.S.-Mexico Border Colleagues, Partners, and Stakeholders:
I am pleased to announce the release of the "Border 2012: U.S. Mexico
Border Scrap Tire Inventory Summary Report." This is the first inventory to be
completed of scrap tire piles for the entire U.S.-Mexico border region. The scrap
tire inventory features a geographic information system (GIS) map of the scrap tire
piles in the border region. The inventory supports two objectives under the Land
Contamination Goal of the U.S.-Mexico Border 2012 Program: building
infrastructure and institutional capacity, and eieaning-up tire piles along the U.S.-
Mexico border.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Solid Waste,
working closely with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
(SEMARNAT), places a high priority on providing long-term solutions to address
scrap tire piles. The U.S.-Mexico scrap tire pile inventory has created in
order to provide the location of tire along the border. The summary
report and will be in the decision making process for preventing scrap
tire piles. The GIS map of the scrap tire piles can be found in the attached CD-
ROM.
Thanks to the culmination of efforts by Border States, municipalities,
academia, and the two federal governments, this invaluable scrap tire pile
inventory has been completed. I am excited to it with you and I look forward
to cooperating on future work to prevent the creation of scrap tire piles in the
border region.
Sincerely,
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Matthew Hale
Director, Office of Solid Waste
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BORDER 2012:
U.S.-MEXICO BORDER SCRAP TIRE INVENTORY
SUMMARY REPORT
MAY 2007
EPA530-R-07-005
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Section Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
2.0 INFORMATION COLLECTION 3
2.1 CONTACT LOCAL EXPERTS 3
2.2 REVIEW PREVIOUS STUDIES 4
2.3 COMPILE DATA 6
3.0 RESULTS 7
3.1 SCRAP TIRE PILE SITES ON MEXICAN SIDE OF U.S.-MEXICO BORDER 7
3.2 SCRAP TIRE PILE SITES ON THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE U.S.-MEXICO
BORDER 9
3.3 FUTURE SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE MANAGEMENT AND CLEANUP 9
4.0 DATA GAPS 11
5.0 REFERENCES 12
Appendix
A LOCAL EXPERTS CONTACTED
B U.S.-MEXICO BORDER MEXICO SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE INVENTORY
C U.S.-MEXICO BORDER SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE INVENTORY
FIGURES
1 U.S. - MEXICO BORDER
2 SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE LOCATIONS ALONG U.S.-MEXICO BORDER.
TABLES
Table Page
1 SUMMARY OF SITES IN MEXICO ALONG U.S.-MEXICO BORDER 7
2 SUMMARY OF SITES IN U.S. -WESTERN PORTION OF BORDER 9
3 SUMMARY OF SITES IN BOTH MEXICO AND U.S. - WESTERN PORTION OF
BORDER 9
4 SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE 10
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1.0
Throughout the U.S.-Mexico border region, a significant number of scrap tire piles exist containing
millions of scrap tires. It is believed that the tire piles result mainly from a robust market for partially
used tires in the border region. Less expensive than new tires, these partially used tires have a short
life, thereby contributing to the large accumulation of scrap tires in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Scrap tire piles pose significant environmental and health risks. Ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes,
rodents, and other vectors of disease, scrap tire piles increase risks of malaria, dengue fever, West Nile
Virus, and encephalitis. Further, tire piles, if they were to catch fire, are difficult to extinguish and can
burn for months, emitting noxious fumes and generating liquid wastes that contaminate soil, groundwater
and surface water. The health risks along the U.S.-Mexico border region are especially of concern
because of the close proximity of tire piles to communities.
To address this problem, the U.S. and Mexico are collaborating in implementing the Border 2012
Environmental Program. This binational program aims to protect public health and the environment in
the U.S.-Mexico border region within 100-kilometer on each side of the international border (see
Figure 1). A key goal of Border 2012 is for the two countries to reduce land contamination along their
shared border, including tire piles.
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As a step toward improving scrap tire pile management along the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's (U.S. EPA) Office of Solid Waste initiated a project to compile
existing data to create a comprehensive scrap tire pile site inventory (scrap tire pile sites include sites
where tire piles exist or have recently been cleaned up). The primary objective was to compile existing
data to create an inventory of all known tire pile sites on the Mexican side of the eastern border (along
New Mexico and Texas). In 2002, U.S. EPA Region 9 prepared a tire pile inventory for the western
border (along California and Arizona) for the United States and Mexico, which was updated in 2003 and
2004. After compiling data collected on the Mexican side of the eastern border, this and other available
data were used to create one geographic information system (GIS) map of scrap tire pile sites for the
border region. At this time, the tire pile site data included in this border scrap tire inventory may be
incomplete for parts of New Mexico and Texas; however, in the future, U.S. EPA intends to include
additional tire pile sites in New Mexico and Texas.
In order to complete this inventory, local experts were contacted to collect information on all known scrap
tire pile sites in the 100-kilometer-wide region south of the U.S.-Mexico border in the Mexican states of
Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas (south of the U.S. states of New Mexico and Texas).
The majority of tire piles are near border cities; therefore, data collection focused on the cities of
Palomas, Ciudad Juarez, Ciudad Acuna, Ojinaga, Piedras Negras, Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, and
Matamoros. Existing tire pile site data in other U.S.-Mexico border cities were also collected and
reviewed.
This report discusses the methods used to collect scrap tire pile information (Section 2.0), results based on
the data collected (Section 3.0), and data gaps (Section 4.0). A list of references used in preparing this
report is presented after Section 4.0. Appendix A of this report lists the individuals contacted, Appendix
B provides a table summarizing tire pile sites identified on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico Border,
and Appendix C provides a large-scale map titled "U.S. - Mexico Border Scrap Tire Pile Site Inventory"
that shows detailed locations for the tire pile sites along the entire U.S.-Mexico border.
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2,0
This section discusses the tasks performed to collect information on the scrap tire pile sites including
contacting local experts, reviewing previous studies, and compiling the data.
2.1
Three local scrap tire pile experts were identified as primary contacts. These sources provided scrap tire
pile site information for the Mexican side of the border's eastern region:
Martin H. Bremer Jorge Castillo Toni Duggan
ITESM, Col. Tecnologico, Texas Commission on New Mexico Environment Department
Monterrey, N.L. Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Albuquerque, New Mexico
Telephone: (81) 8228-4032 El Paso, Texas Telephone: (505) 827-0559
MBrcmcr@itosm.mx duggan^nmcnv .state .nm.us
As a first step, these experts were contacted to obtain scrap tire pile site information and contact
information of additional local scrap tire pile experts and organizations (see Appendix A for full list of
contacts). These sources were interviewed and some provided further site information. It should be noted
that available information from Martin Bremer was obtained through Jorge Castillo, who spoke with Mr.
Bremer directly regarding this project. Mr. Castillo is no longer with TCEQ; the general telephone
number for TCEQ is (512) 239-1000.
For each scrap tire pile site identified, an attempt was made to collect data from the local experts
regarding the following:
Scrap tire pile site location (latitude/longitude coordinates or address, nearest intersection, or
nearest landmark for geocoding)
Size (number of tires or pile dimensions)
Storage method (for example, bunched or baled versus loose tires)
Site access control
Site status (active or inactive)
Authorized agency responsible for site
Breakdown of passenger versus truck tires
Site owner
Whether pile site is considered legal or illegal
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As Appendix B shows, more detailed site information was typically unavailable.
To facilitate data collection, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet was created for local sources to input data.
Mr. Castillo translated this spreadsheet into Spanish and distributed it to local Mexican contacts. Much of
the information requested was not readily available, and data gaps are still present. Some sources
provided different information on the same scrap tire pile sites, which resulted in conflicting information,
especially for site size estimates. Conflicting estimates were reconciled by contacting individuals with
the most updated information.
Available information from each source was compiled into one Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Identified
sites lacking geographic coordinates were assigned locations based on their proximity to the nearest city.
Other data gaps, such as the number of scrap tires, were designated as "Not Available (NA)" in the
spreadsheet.
2.2
To gather information on scrap tire pile sites in other regions of the U.S.-Mexico border, tire pile
inventory information from other scrap tire inventory projects were reviewed. Information on both the
U.S. and Mexico sides of the border's western portion were obtained through a U.S. EPA Region 9 report
entitled "Aerial Photographic Inventory of Tire Piles, United States - Mexico Border: California and
Arizona, USA - Baja California and Sonora, Mexico" (U.S. EPA Region 9 2002). U.S. EPA Region 9
was also contacted to determine if updated information was available. U.S. EPA Region 9 supplied three
updated reports containing information on tire pile sites identified in the 2002 report as well as additional
information (EPA 2003, 2004a, and 2004b). Applicable data from these reports were incorporated into
the inventory.
Mr. Paul Hobart with the University of Texas was contacted to gather information being collected under
the grant the university received for satellite imagery review for scrap tire pile sites. Mr. Hobart indicated
that the ongoing project being conducted by the University of Texas was limited to the El Paso and
Ciudad Juarez area and that the study involved collecting data on scrap tire pile site location and size.
The University of Texas reviewed the satellite imagery using several different kinds of remote sensing
software applications to identify potential scrap tire piles; however, as of December 2006, field
verification of the potential sites had not been conducted and it was unclear if field verification would be
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conducted as part of the investigation. Because the preliminary data from the ongoing University of
Texas project had not been field verified, it was not included in this report.
Dr. Paul Ganster at San Diego State University and Ms. Catherine Huybrechts at Endpoint Environmental
were also contacted regarding two projects being funded by the California Integrated Waste Management
Board (CIWMB): (1) Tire Flow Study along the California-Mexico Border Region and (2) Mapping Tire
Piles with Satellite Imagery. Under the tire flow study, a methodology is being developed to gather and
report data on the number of used and scrap tires transported between California and Mexico from 2000
to the present. Further, data will also be collected on locations of existing tire pile sites. Estimates will
be made regarding the number of tires sold, reused, and disposed of in the California-Mexico border
region. The study also will include costs to transport tires, revenue from the sale of the tires, tire disposal
costs, costs to remediate tire disposal sites, and costs resulting from possible fires at scrap tire piles.
Furthermore, the study will evaluate the existing regulatory structure used by California and Mexico to
manage scrap tires along the region, including current waste tire policies, laws, regulations, and
procedures. In addition, the study will provide suggestions for consideration by policy-makers on tire-
related issues. The project will also include ground-truthing of potential scrap tire pile sites identified
under the mapping tire piles with satellite imagery project described below. The study summary
descriptions, analyses, and suggestions will be published for wide distribution. Study completion is
expected in 2007.
For the mapping tire piles with satellite imagery project, CIWMB is partnering with San Francisco State
University and Endpoint Environmental under a project called "Remote Sensing of Waste Tires" to
expand on and apply a proof-of-concept method for locating tire pile sites using satellite imagery. The
proof-of-concept method was developed at National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA)
Ames Research Center in 2005, and it can identify densely grouped tire piles of 100 or more tires in
commercially available, high-resolution satellite imagery. The project will refine and apply the proof-of-
concept method to map approximately 5,000 square miles of California and the California-Mexico border
for tire pile sites. Initially, the project will focus on northern California and then on southern California
and along the California-Mexico border. Review of satellite imagery began in December 2006. The
project is estimated to be completed in 2007.
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2.3
The available scrap tire pile site inventory information was compiled into a Microsoft Excel 2003
spreadsheet. This information was then imported into ArcMap 9.1 to create a GIS map of the tire pile
sites in the entire border region. The map's geographic range is the 100-kilometer-wide area on each side
of the border along the U.S. states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, and the Mexican
states of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas. Coordination was
conducted regarding the appropriate GIS projection, additional GIS layers to be included on the map
(such as waterways, highways, and roads), and other user preferences.
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Based on the available information, a total of 42 scrap tire pile sites were identified in the 200-kilometer-
wide area along the U.S.-Mexico border; however, as noted previously, data may be incomplete for parts
of Texas and New Mexico. Figure 2 is a map showing the locations of the identified tire pile sites.
Appendix B provides a table summarizing the identified scrap tire pile sites on the U.S.-Mexico border's
Mexican side. A more detailed depiction of the identified tire pile sites is included in Appendix C, "U.S.
- Mexico Border Scrap Tire Pile Site Inventory." The sections below discuss scrap tire pile sites on the
Mexican and U.S. sides of the U.S.-Mexico border and future scrap tire pile site management and
cleanup.
3.1 ON OF
Along the Mexican side of the border, 30 scrap tire pile sites were identified as summarized in Table 1
below.
TABLE 1
SUMMARY OF SITES IN MEXICO ALONG U.S.-MEXICO BORDER
Mexican State
Baja California
Sonora
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Tamaulipas
No. and Description of Sites Identified
6 total sites; 5 sites cleaned up; 1 active site
remains
13 total sites; 1 site cleaned up; 2 active sites
remain; information for 10 sites not available,
including estimated number of tires
One active site
Two active sites
Eight total sites; 1 site cleaned up; seven active
sites remain
Estimated No. of Tires
400,000
340,000
4,500,000
245,000 to 275,000
800,000 to 900,000
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Mexico
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Chihuahua
Coahuila De Zaragoza
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California Sur
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Nuevo Leon
Sinaloa
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JTamaulipas
Zacatecas
FIGURE 2
SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE LOCATIONS
ALONG U.S. - MEXICO BORDER
LEGEND
100 200
i Kilometers
Study Area
Tire Site Area
Notes:
a The tires formerly stored in Nuevo Laredo were burned in a fire. No tires remain
See Appendix C for more detailed information
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ON OF
Along the U.S. side of the border, 12 scrap tire pile sites were identified, including 8 sites along the
western portion of the border. One cleaned up site is in New Mexico, one cleaned up site and two active
sites are in Texas, and the eight sites along the western portion of the border are identified in updated
reports from U.S. EPA Region 9. Table 2 summarizes scrap tire pile sites along the western portion of
the U.S. side of the U.S. - Mexico border only (California and Arizona).
TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF SITES IN U.S. - WESTERN PORTION OF BORDER
U.S. State
California
Arizona
TOTAL
No. of Piles Identified
2
6
8
Estimated No. of Tires
10,000
68,000a
78,000
Note:
a Tire quantity estimate exists for only one site in Arizona
Table 3 summarizes scrap tire pile sites along the western portion of the U.S. - Mexico border in both the
U.S. and Mexico (California, Arizona, Baja California Norte, and Sonora).
TABLE 3
SUMMARY OF SITES IN BOTH MEXICO AND U.S. - WESTERN PORTION OF BORDER
State
Baja California and Sonora
California and Arizona
TOTAL
No. of Sites
19a
8
27
Estimated No. of Tires
740,000
78,000
818,000
Note:
a The number of sites includes six sites that have been cleaned up
3.3
Information was obtained regarding plans for future scrap tire pile site management and cleanup.
According to local experts, tires in San Luis Rio Colorado will be sent to Ensenada. Authorities in
Reynosa are finishing annual tire generation estimation and are working to establish a local storage
facility. In Nogales, the municipal government is stockpiling tires at a controlled site for municipal solid
waste. Because of a complicated landscape, removal of these tires will be expensive and quantity
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estimation is difficult due to the way tires are being collected. A pilot project is being funded to transport
tires from Nogales to Hermosillo.
Information on the anticipated management schedule for several tire pile sites on the Mexican side of the
border was gathered, including ongoing clean-up activities. Table 4 below summarizes this information.
TABLE 4
SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE
Pile Location
El Centinela
Ciudad Juarez
San Luis Rio Colorado
Nogales
Matamoros
Piedras Negras
Llanset
Clean-up Goal
Site has been cleaned up
Removal of 1,000,000 tires per year
Removal of 80,000 to 100,000 tires per year
Removal of 80,000 to 100,000 tires per year
Removal of 80,000 to 100,000 tires per year
Removal of 80,000 to 100,000 tires per year
Site is an operated/managed facility, and it is not
known if there are current clean-up plans
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1,0
Despite the significant environmental and health risks presented by scrap tire pile sites, related data in the
200-kilometer-wide strip along the U.S.-Mexico border are not readily available. Several scrap tire pile
site locations were identified; however, data are geographically clustered and significant data gaps are
present. These gaps include information required to effectively manage scrap tire pile sites and to
determine their potential threat to the environment and human health.
Based on incomplete information, especially for the eastern portion of the border on both the U.S. and
Mexican sides, and on the significant environmental and health risks presented by the piles, additional
investigation of scrap tire pile sites along the U.S.-Mexico border would be useful. Tire pile sites can be
identified over a broad range through satellite imagery review. U.S. EPA Region 9 used aerial
photography review to locate tire pile sites along the western portion of the U.S.-Mexico border (U.S.
EPA 2002). As part of the study, public databases were searched and scrap tire collection sites and
processing facilities were identified, which were then located on the aerial photographs. Through
additional review of aerial photographs, additional suspected sites were identified. Scrap tire pile sites
can also be identified by interviewing local government agencies. Although these measures can provide
ways to identify the sites, ground-truthing of suspected sites would be useful to confirm the existence of
the piles and to gather more detailed information about the site status. Tires are continually added or
removed from scrap tire pile sites; therefore, any scrap tire pile site inventory and associated maps are
dynamic in nature.
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5.0
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Region 9. 2002. "Aerial Photographic Inventory of
Tire Piles United States - Mexico Border. California and Arizona, USA - Baja California and
Sonora, Mexico." May.
U.S. EPA Region 9. 2003. "U.S./Mexico Border Tire Pile Study for Fire Prevention and Mitigation.
Revised Draft." October.
U.S. EPA Region 9. 2004a. "Preventing Waste Tire Pile Fires on the U.S./Mexico Border. Centinela
Final Report, Innor Final Report, Llanset Final Report." October 1.
U.S. EPA Region 9. 2004b. "Draft Tire Pile Site List - Border Region - California/Baja California and
Arizona/Sonora Sites." October 1.
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APPENDIX A
LOCAL EXPERTS CONTACTED
(One Page)
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APPENDIX A
LOCAL EXPERTS CONTACTED
Name
Martin Bremer
Jorge Castillo3
Hector Chavez
Toni Duggan
Paul Ganster
Paul Hobart
Catherine Huybrechts
Denise Kennedy
Harry Mikel
Larry Olsen
Adriana Oropezab
Emily Pimentel
Allyson Siwik
Robert Snowbarger
Lauren Volpini
Affiliation
ITESM, Col. Tecnologico
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
City of Eagle Pass, Texas
New Mexico Environment Department
San Diego State University
University of Texas
Endpoint Environmental
DK Enterprises
New Mexico Environment Department
New Mexico State University
SEMARNAT
U.S. EPA Region 9
Border 2012, New Mexico-Chihuahua Rural Task Force
U.S. EPA Region 6
U.S. EPA Region 9
Telephone No.
(81)8228-4032
Formerly
(915) 834-4962
(830) 773-9408
(505) 827-0559
(619) 594-5423
(512)383-1225
(415) 668-4222
(503)283-2661
(505) 647-7952
(505) 646-3526
Formerly
(55) 5490-0968
(415) 972-3326
(505) 388-4350
(214)665-7131
(415) 744-2333
e-Mail Address
M Bremer@itesm .mx
Formerly
JoCastil@tceq. state .tx.us
hdwes@citvofeakepass.ore
toni .duggan@statc .nm. us
rjganster@tnaji.sdsu.edu
hobart.paiil@gmail.com
cajiiemic@iMidj3oi^^
denise@dkebusinesses.com
harrv.mikcl@statc.nm.us
lolscii@mnsu.cdu
Formerly
Adriana.oropeza@semarnat. gob . mx
Pimcntcl.Emilv@cpamail.cpa.gov
asiwik@ziaiiet.coni
S nowbarge r. Robert@epamai 1 . epa. gov
Volpini .Laurcn@cpamail .cpa..gov
Note:
Jorge Castillo is no longer with TCEQ; the general telephone number is (512) 239-1000.
Adriana Oropeza is no longer with SEMARNAT; the general telephone number is (55) 5628-0600.
A-l
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APPENDIX B
U.S.-MEXICO BORDER
MEXICO SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE INVENTORY
(One Page)
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U.S. - MEXICO BORDER
MEXICO SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE INVENTORY3
Site ID
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Name/Description
Probable waste disposal area
Six temporary waste disposal centers
La Gloria
Probable tire piles
Possible maintenance facility/ possible tires
Probable junkyard/ salvage/ possible tires
Probable burned tire pile
Burning probable tire pile
Possible truck maintenance site/ possible tires
Probable dump/ possible tires
Possible tire piles
Landfill/ possible tires
Junkyard/ possible tires
Ciudad Juarez
Relleno Sanitario landfill vomplex
Relleno Sanitario landfill complex
Centinela waste tire collection site
Innor waste tire collection site
Llanset waste tire collection site
Matamoros
Tiradero Las Calabazas
Tiradero Corrales
Tiradero Anacuas
Tiradero Cumbres
Relleno Sanitario "Las Colmenas"
Relleno Sanitario "Alto Bonito"
San Luis Rio Colorado
Nogales
Agua Prieta
Nuevo Laredo
Location
Tijuana
Tijuana
Tijuana
San Luis Rio Colorado
San Luis Rio Colorado
San Luis Rio Colorado
San Luis Rio Colorado
San Luis Rio Colorado
Sonoita
Naco
Naco
Agua Prieta
Agua Prieta
Ciudad Juarez
Piedras Negras
Ciudad Acuna
Mexicali
Mexicali
Mexicali
Matamoros
Reynosa
Reynosa
Reynosa
Reynosa
Reynosa
Reynosa
San Luis Rio Colorado
Nogales
Agua Prieta
Nuevo Laredo
State
Baja California Norte
Baja California Norte
Baja California Norte
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Chihuahua
Coahuila de Zaragoza
Coahuila de Zaragoza
Baja California Norte
Baja California Norte
Baja California Norte
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Sonora
Sonora
Sonora
Tamaulipas
Number of Tires
0
0
0
No Estimate
No Estimate
No Estimate
No Estimate
No Estimate
No Estimate
No Estimate
No Estimate
No Estimate
No Estimate
4,500,000
220,000-250,000
25,000
0
0
400,000
600,000
34,000-50,000
34,000-50,000
34,000-50,000
34,000-50,000
34,000-50,000
34,000-50,000
140,000
200,000
0
0
Latitude
32.50454444
NA
NA
32.4103
32.46876667
32.42779444
32.4314
32.41274444
31.87889167
31.30621944
31.32627222
31.29909444
31.30273333
31 .556647
29.320858
28.75692
32.611944
32.597667
32.590361
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Longitude
-116.8681889
NA
NA
-114.8381111
-114.8138556
-114.8078583
-114.7766222
-114.7815444
-112.8161694
-109.9417889
-109.9097889
-109.579225
-109.5563333
-106.486267
-101.060549
-100.58065
-115.689528
-115.668222
-115.666722
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Status
Cleaned up
Cleaned up
Cleaned up
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Active
Active
Active
Cleaned up
Cleaned up
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Cleaned up
Cleaned up
Comments/Recommendations
2 sub-sites associated with this site.
Consider site visit to determine whether any tires remain; monitor tires that occur over time.
Consider site visit to assess site conditions in coordination with state Civil Protection.
Site information not available.
Site information not available.
Site information not available.
Site information not available.
Site information not available.
Consider site visit to assess site conditions in coordination with state Civil Protection.
Consider site visit to assess site conditions in coordination with state Civil Protection.
Consider site visit to assess site conditions in coordination with state Civil Protection.
Consider site visit to assess site conditions in coordination with state Civil Protection.
Site visit January 2003.
Coordinates and site information obtained from Jorge Castillo (2005); information from Adriana Oropeza (2006) says 800,000 tires
cleaned -up.
The first phase of the clean-up has begun (70,000 in 2006). By the end of October 2006 about 10,140 tires had already been moved.
The first phase of the clean-up began in mid-November 2006.
1 ,126,000 tires have been removed. The site will be used as an industrial park.
All types of tires were accepted from the entire State of Baja California. At present, the site is abandoned. There is no fence surrounding
the area (Innor Final Report 2004). Site cleaned up, formerly 420,000 tires (Jorge Castillo 2006, Adriana Oropeza 2006).
There are an estimated 400,000 tires at this site.
No coordinates or address.
Tire estimate is based on a total estimate of 200,000-300,000 tires in Reynosa, evenly divided among 6 sites; closed but not secured
dumping continues.
Tire estimate is based on a total estimate of 200,000-300,000 tires in Reynosa, evenly divided among 6 sites. Operated as a tire storage
site for 5 years and during this time three emergencies (fires) have occurred.
Tire estimate is based on a total estimate of 200,000-300,000 tires in Reynosa, evenly divided among 6 sites. Several small areas
continue to operate in this sector.
Tire estimate is based on a total estimate of 200,000-300,000 tires in Reynosa, evenly divided among 6 sites; closed in August of 2005.
Will become future site of a solid waste transfer center.
Tire estimate is based on a total estimate of 200,000-300,000 tires in Reynosa, evenly divided among 6 sites; operating since 1 999.
Currently is a disposal site for industrial scrap by large generators.
Tire estimate is based on a total estimate of 200,000-300,000 tires in Reynosa, evenly divided among 6 sites; operating since December
of 2004. 5000 are sent to kilns in Nuevo Leon.
The initial clean-up phase has begun. The mechanism for Union de Llanteros to send their used tires to a cement kiln in Ensenada has
also been re-established. This site is an old dump site.
Tire pile quantity was the only available information.
About 40,000 cleaned up in 2004.
Fire in July 2005; tires gone. The municipality had established for more than 8 years a municipal scrap tire management plan, initially <
they sent tires to a cement facility in Monterrey. Now it is curently being shredded in the landfill. They are also helping "Miguel Aleman"
Municipality to dispose of their used tires. Nuevo Laredo is paying the disposal costs and Miguel Aleman is paying the transportation
costs.
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a The primary objective of the project was to compile existing data to create an inventory for the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border.
b Sources are described below
1. U.S. EPA Region 9. October 2003. "U.S./Mexico Border Tire Pile Study for Fire Prevention and Mitigation, Revised Draft."
2. Conversation with Jorge Castillo, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and Adriana Oropeza, SEMARNAT. Received file "jz_landfill.jpg," dated October 2005, from Mr. Castillo.
3. Conversation with Jorge Castillo, TCEQ, and Adriana Oropeza, SEMARNAT.
4. U.S. EPA Region 9. October 2004. "Preventing Waste Tire Pile Fires on the U.S./Mexico Border, Centinela Final Report," and Conversation with Adriana Oropeza, SEMARNA1
5. U.S. EPA Region 9. October 2004. "Preventing Waste Tire Pile Fires on the U.S./Mexico Border, Innor Final Report," and Conversation with Jorge Castillo, TCEQ and Adriana Oropeza. SEMARNAT
6. U.S. EPA Region 9. October 2004. "Preventing Waste Tire Pile Fires on the U.S./Mexico Border, Llanset Final Report," and Conversation with Adriana Oropeza, SEMARNAT
7. Conversation with Jorge Castillo, TCEQ and Adriana Oropeza, SEMARNAT. Received file "Tire Pile lnventory.xls," dated November 2005, from Abigail Ryder, U.S. EPA
8. Conversation with Jorge Castillo, TCEQ and Adriana Oropeza, SEMARNAT. Received file "TxMx lnventory_Preliminary.xls," dated October 2005, from Mr. Castillo
9. Conversation with Adriana Oropeza, SEMARNAT.
10. e-Mail Message dated November 6, 2006 from Adriana Oropeza, SEMARNAT, Regarding Tire Quantity Estimates Based on Matamoros Municipality Presentation in August 2006.
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APPENDIX C
U.S.-MEXICO BORDER
SCRAP TIRE PILE SITE INVENTORY
(Available on Enclosed CD)
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