Free Tire Recycling Event Set for August 13–15 in Kenton County
SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): Kenton County residents and other Kentucky residents will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted tires at no cost during a three-day recycling event scheduled for August 13–15.
Kenton County Public Works is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management to organize the collection program at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet facility at 3923 Madison Pike in Covington, providing a centralized drop-off point for waste tires. The event supports broader efforts to manage tire waste safely and responsibly, a topic regularly covered across the RecyclingMonster platform.
Event Hours and Location in Covington
The event will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 13 and 14, followed by a shorter collection period from 8 a.m. to noon on August 15.
All drop-offs will take place at the KYTC facility lot at 3923 Madison Pike in Covington, where organizers have set up a dedicated area for tire collection and traffic flow.
Accepted Tires and Quantity Limits
Residents can bring tires from cars, trucks, farm implements, tractors and bicycles. Both tires mounted on rims and those removed from rims will be accepted.
Anyone planning to dispose of more than 100 tires should contact the organizers in advance, officials noted, to ensure smooth handling and proper scheduling at the site.
Tires and Materials Not Accepted
The program does not accept foam-filled or calcium-filled tires, off-road construction tires, rubber tracks or tires with beads larger than 1¾ inches.
Tires originating from retailers, salvage yards, scrap yards or recycling companies are also not accepted, as the event is intended for residential and non-commercial sources.
Environmental and Safety Rationale
The free tire collection aims to provide residents with a convenient way to manage unwanted tires while supporting proper waste handling and recycling.
The County warned that carelessly discarded tires often lead to severe environmental, health, and fire hazards, underscoring the importance of using approved collection events.
Contact Information for Residents
For additional information, residents can contact Kenton County Solid Waste at 859-392-1919.
This contact provides a direct way to ask questions about accepted items, event logistics and additional tire recycling opportunities in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Kenton County tire recycling event?
The event runs August 13–15, with hours of 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on August 13 and 14, and 8 a.m.–noon on August 15.
Where is the tire drop-off location?
The collection takes place at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet facility at 3923 Madison Pike in Covington.
What types of tires are accepted?
Car, truck, farm implement, tractor and bicycle tires are accepted, both on and off rims.
Which tires are not accepted at the event?
Foam-filled or calcium-filled tires, off-road construction tires, rubber tracks, tires with beads larger than 1¾ inches and commercial-source tires are not accepted.
Who should residents contact for more information?
Residents can contact Kenton County Solid Waste at 859-392-1919 for details about the event.
Market Relevance
This Kenton County tire recycling event illustrates how local governments and state waste agencies are coordinating free drop-off programs to manage large volumes of waste tires, reduce illegal dumping and support safer, more sustainable end-of-life tire handling.