Another area of concern is the addition of computer equipment to a consumable product. Pirelli does have plans for this, though. The Pirelli representative told us that when the tires are replaced, the sensor can be cut out of the tire to be separated and properly recycled like other electronic equipment. This does require the tire installer or whatever tire disposal company is used to know the sensor is there and should be removed, though. Pirelli has even noted that one of its obstacles to its tire recycling programs is making sure used tires are returned to be taken apart and the materials reused. Still, this should be a more cut-and-dry issue to fix, and there aren't many vehicles using the system yet. We'll be looking forward to seeing what comes of the technology though as it develops and spreads.