Riteve Will Take In Your Old Tires
Don't know what to do with that used tire? Bring it to Riteve. That's right, the vehicular inspection company will accept used tires at all of its 13 stations in an effort to reduce the spread of Dengue fever. And for free.

In conjunction with the Caja del Seguro Social (CCSS), Riteve will take your old tires off your hands free of charge. The CCSS calls the tires a "five star hotel" for the mosquitoe that is carries the Dengue.

To date this year there have been 1.355 reported cases of Dengue - 229 cases less that last year, CCSS officials point out - and four cases of Hemorraghic Dengue. Alberto Sáenz, head of the CCSS, says that municipalities have agreed to collect the old tires and take them to Riteve.

Residents can the tires directly as well. The collection campaign will focus on a different community each week, telling local residents where to take the old tires.

There are estimated some 800.000 used tires in all parts of the country, which are a major breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Officials say that the careless discard of old tires is not only caused by individual car owners, but also by unscrupolous tire retailers who will discard them in empty lots and ravines at night without care for the environment and health risks.