SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): Cumberland County will host a tire collection event at the county recycling center, 1001 Claremont Road, Carlisle. The event will be held on May 15-17 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

According to County website, residents are required to pre-register online for a time and date to drop off tires. The appointments will be available first-come first-serve in 15-minute intervals. Those who wish to participate are requested to call the county’s Recycling & Waste Department at 717-240-6489 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for fixing appointment.

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The collection will be hosted as a pilot program by the Recycling & Waste and Vector Control departments in partnership with Keep Cumberland County Beautiful.

The County warned that improperly disposed tires can leach toxic chemicals, which contaminate soil and water. Tires are also found to provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The piles of tires also pose fire hazard, which is difficult to extinguish and lead to emission of toxic chemicals.

In addition, the County will host four household hazardous waste disposal events for county residents and small businesses. The events will be held at 1001 Claremont Road, Carlisle on April 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.