Waste

One of Bridgestone Costa Rica’s environmental priorities is managing and properly disposing of the waste generated as a result of the company’s operations, complying with all applicable legislation in the country as well as the guidelines stipulated by its own internal management system.



In 2016, the company’s waste generation dropped by 5.8%.




Of the total waste generated by Bridgestone Costa Rica, 79.5% was classified as being while 20.5% was classi ed non-hazardous, while 20.5% was classified as non-hazardous, while 20.5% was classified as hazardous waste.


In 2016, 71.34% of all waste generated was sent for recycling or co-processing. This percentage increases to 83.68% when waste sent for composting and others are included.

Opening of Collection Center

With the goal of promoting and improving waste classification and recycling, not only at the company but also in the homes of its employees, Bridgestone Costa Rica opened a recycling and collection center in 2016.

Employees and their families can bring paper, metal, plastic, tetra pack and electronic waste to the center. Thanks to this program, 500 kg of waste was collected every month during 2016.