Walker County residents looking to clear out old tires from their homes or properties can do so at no charge this Saturday, November 14, during the county’s annual Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day.
The Walker County Landfill will serve as the collection site, with tires being accepted between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Each household may bring up to 15 tires for free disposal.
The annual initiative provides residents with an alternative to paying disposal fees while promoting recycling and helping prevent discarded tires from becoming an environmental concern.
County officials have established a traffic plan for Saturday’s event to accommodate residents bringing tires to the landfill. Participants are instructed to use the transfer station entrance instead of the scale house.
Vehicles arriving with tires will be directed into one of two lanes. Passenger cars and pickup trucks will use the route marked with green arrows, while vehicles hauling trailers will follow the orange-arrow route.
The program is intended for residential use only, meaning businesses and commercial tire disposal operations are not eligible to participate.
Anyone dropping off tires must show documentation confirming Walker County residency. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver’s license or a current utility bill.
Participants should also be prepared to unload their tires without assistance.
Not all types of tires qualify for the free collection. Standard automobile and pickup truck tires will be accepted only if they have been separated from their rims.
Larger or specialty tires, such as those used on tractors, forklifts and 18-wheelers, are prohibited. Solid tires and skid steer tracks are also excluded.
Additionally, tires must be free of dirt, rocks, metal, concrete and other debris before they are brought to the landfill.
The county’s tire recycling effort has been a part of the community since 2017. Over that time, more than 33,000 tires have been collected and recycled through the program.
Officials say the event continues to provide an important service by helping residents eliminate unwanted tires that might otherwise be left on private property or illegally dumped.
Saturday’s collection will conclude at 3 p.m., and residents are encouraged to arrive with their tires properly prepared to avoid delays or having items turned away.
The free tire recycling opportunity is available only to Walker County residents this Saturday, November 14, at the Walker County Landfill.