Scrap Tire Program Coming To Sandy Springs Next Year

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — The Sandy Springs City Council has approved a contract amendment with Keep North Fulton Beautiful to continue its environmental services partnership, including the addition of a scrap tire program.

The Keep North Fulton Beautiful Service Agreement, valued at $95,000, helps fund services provided at the Sandy Springs Recycling Center, including Household Hazardous Waste events, Christmas Tree Disposal, and stream cleaning efforts.

In addition, the city council adopted during its Nov. 17 meeting, a resolution for participation with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement (STAR) Reimbursement Program. STAR reimburses municipalities for the transportation and processing of used tires collected during set events. The city is reimbursed up to four dollars per tire, covering all costs associated with the collection event.

During its meeting, the city council approved an agreement with Keep North Georgia Beautiful to administer the STAR program. Plans are underway for a late January 2021 event with Keep North Fulton Beautiful handling operations and upfront costs. Invoices are submitted to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division by the City and funds reimbursed to Keep North Fulton Beautiful. Fees collected on the sale of new tires are held in the Georgia Solid Waste Trust Fund, supporting the STAR program.

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