SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The City of Mobile has urged its residents to dispose of old tires on the occasion of Scrap Tire Amnesty Day. A special collection drive for old tires will be conducted from 8AM to 11 AM, December 10th, 2022, with the aim of promoting a healthier environment.
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The City will offer four drop-off locations where residents could bring in their old tires for disposal. Each person will be allowed to drop-off a maximum of four tires for free. The City urged the residents to take advantage of the day and join its efforts to prevent illegal dumping of tires.
The locations for free tire drop-off are: District 1: Tricentennial Park 2121 Lake Dr., District 3: Baumhauer-Randle Park 1909 Duval St., District 6: Medal of Honor Park 1711 Hillcrest Rd. and District 7: City of Mobile Recycling Center 4851 Museum Dr.
Casi Callaway, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Mobile stated that the tires collected during the event will be recycled into useful materials such as playground equipment. The metal parts will be recycled into steel. The City expects the event to be a great win for the community and its environment, Callaway added.
The tires made of rubber takes several years to decompose. Moreover, water collected in tires often become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
