One of Bridgestone Costa Rica’s environmental priorities is managing and properly disposing of the waste generated because of the company’s operations in compliance with all applicable legislation in the country, as well as the guidelines stipulated by its own internal management system. In 2017, total waste stood at 2,825,325.2 kg, 17% more than in 2016 due to increased production. Of the total waste, 22% corresponds to hazardous waste and the remaining 78% to non-hazardous waste.

The company utilizes different disposal methods to ensure its proper handling of waste, such as reuse, composting, recycling, and recovery, with part of its waste sent to a landfill, besides other waste disposal treatments. Some liquid waste, for instance, is used internally in the wastewater treatment plant, while ash is used as an organic fertilizer. On the other hand, clean soil from construction sites is used to cover landfills, and organic waste is processed as animal feed.