FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   May 11, 2009

Contact:  
Jim McHargue, Solid Waste Program Manager 
Amador County Waste Management Department 
209.223.6429  
jmchargue@co.amador.ca.us

FREE WASTE TIRE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING

Saturday, May 30, 2009, the Amador County Waste Management Department will be collecting used (waste) tires from Amador County residents for recycling.  

In California approximately 40.2 million reusable and waste tires are generated each year. About 1.5 million waste tires are already stockpiled throughout the state, posing a health and safety risk for the public.  In addition to numerous environmental concerns, illegal dumping and stockpiling of waste tires locally in Amador County can result in breeding habitats for disease carrying insects and contribute to the threat of dangerous tire fires.  

Amador County residents may bring up to nine (9) passenger or light truck tires

(no rims) to the following location: 

12200 Airport Road, Jackson

(Gravel Parking Lot)

Saturday, May 30, 2009

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Please be advised of the following restrictions:

Tires will NOT be accepted before or after the May 30th event.

Tires in excess of 40 inches tall will NOT be accepted.

California State law allows for the transportation of NO more than nine (9) tires per vehicle (STRICTLY ENFORCED).  Vehicles transporting more than nine (9) tires may be cited by law enforcement.

This event is NOT available to tire dealers or shops.  Commercial or business generated tires will NOT be accepted. 

Event may end before 3:00 p.m., depending on space available.

The one-day only Tire Amnesty Collection Event is a joint effort of the Amador County Waste Management Department and the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

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