The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) is hosting a tire disposal event on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center, 1311 North 17th Avenue in Greeley.
This pilot program is designed to reduce waste and minimize the environmental impact of improperly disposed tires and will be limited to residents of unincorporated Weld County—those residents who do not live in any incorporated city or town.
Participants can turn in up to four passenger car or light truck tires. The tires must be off rim and will be accepted at the discretion of HHW staff. Residents are required to reserve a drop-off time on the HHW webpage at weld.gov/go/hhw and enter their address to confirm eligibility.
“We are excited to offer this pilot program to our unincorporated residents to dispose of their old tires responsibly,” said WCDPHE director Jason Chessher. “We hope that a lot of people take advantage of this opportunity so we can expand the program in the future.”
Old tires can pose significant environmental hazards, including becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other pests, as well as contributing to landfill waste. By providing a convenient disposal option, WCDPHE hopes to encourage residents to participate in environmentally friendly practices and dispose of unwanted tires the right way.
For more information and to sign up for a drop-off time, please visit weld.gov/go/hhw or call (970) 400-2217.
