Santa Rosa County Tire Anmesty Day on Saturday

Santa Rosa County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Santa Rosa County Environmental Department is hosting a free Tire Amnesty Day this Saturday, January 10th, giving residents an opportunity to properly dispose of old tires at no cost.

The event runs at two locations: the Central Landfill at 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton (open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and the Jay Transfer Station on Transfer Station Road in Jay (open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Santa Rosa County residents can drop off up to 10 tires per person with a valid ID. Tires can be on the rim or off, but commercial businesses and large tires like tractor or bus tires are not accepted.

"We do take tires every day at the landfill," said Kelly Hopps, Environmental Superintendent. "It's normally $5 per tire for a regular car tire, $15 per tire for a larger car or truck." The amnesty day eliminates those fees entirely.

The program aims to reduce illegal tire dumping on county roads and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. Officials say improperly stored tires can collect rainwater, which creates ideal conditions for mosquitoes.

Staff will assist with unloading tires. For questions, contact Santa Rosa County Environmental Department at 850-981-7135 or visit SantaRosa.FL.gov.