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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2024
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Drop Off Old Tires for Free During Leon County's Tire Amnesty Days
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Leon County Government |
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Tire Amnesty Days |
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Now through Friday, May 17, 2024 |
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Leon County Solid Waste Facility and Rural Waste Centers |
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Leon County Government’s Tire Amnesty Days have returned and will last through Friday, May 17, 2024. In partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the free tire collection program aims to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. Residents can drop tires off free of charge at the following Leon County facilities:
•   Leon County Solid Waste Facility, 7550 Apalachee Parkway
•   Woodville Rural Waste Center, 549 Henry Jones Road
•   Fort Braden Rural Waste Center, 2485 East Joe Thomas Road
•   Miccosukee Rural Waste Center, 13051 Miccosukee Road
Tires without rims are preferred.
Citizens can drop off tires at the Leon County Solid Waste Facility from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or at one of the Rural Waste Service Centers on Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The program will run until Friday, May 17, 2024, or until grant funds are exhausted. Residents may dispose of up to 25 passenger car tires free of charge with a valid ID verifying their County residence. Commercial loads will not be accepted. This event is for tires only and no other items can be accepted.Â
Just one tire improperly stored outside can become a breeding ground for thousands of mosquitoes, which can carry diseases like Zika, West Nile, and dengue fever. During Tire Amnesty Days, Leon County residents can dispose of old tires for free, helping to keep the community safe and protect our environment. Last year’s Tire Amnesty Days event collected more than 108 tons of tires, which were recycled and repurposed for playgrounds and other facilities. For information on additional Leon County mosquito control programs, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/Mosquito.Â
Beyond Tire Amnesty Days, citizens may visit the Leon County Solid Waste Facility and Rural Waste Service Centers to dispose of tires, household garbage, recyclables, yard waste, bulky household items, hazardous waste, and white goods during normal business hours. Normal service charges will apply.
For more information, contact Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov or Aaron Ford, Mosquito Control Superintendent, at (850) 606-1455 / FordA@LeonCountyFL.gov.Â
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