Tire Amnesty Days In Santa Cruz County

From Santa Cruz County: From Oct. 13-20, local landfills will be accepting up to five passenger and lightduty tires (less than 36 inches) from residents at no cost, part of a coordinated effort by local governments to protect the environment, reduce fire danger and reduce the spread of diseases by eliminating mosquito breeding grounds.

Tires will be accepted at the following locations:

• Santa Cruz Landfill, 605 Dimeo Ln. (Santa Cruz residents)
• Buena Vista Landfill, 1231 Buena Vista Dr., Watsonville
• Ben Lomond Transfer Station, 9835 Newell Creek Rd., Ben Lomond
• Watsonville Waste & Recycle, 320 Harvest Dr. (Watsonville residents)

If disposed improperly, used tires pose significant environmental and vector control challenges in addition to contributing to neighborhood blight.

Contributed tires will be recycled into new products such as playground surfaces, floor mats, and wheel stops.
Should residents need to drop off more than five tires, please call Santa Cruz County Public Works at (831) 454-2160 to arrange for a voucher

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