UKIAH, 3/16/23 – The City of Ukiah is teaming up with Caltrans, the County of Mendocino, and Castle Tire to provide Ukiah-area residents an opportunity to dispose of unused tires. On Saturday, March 18, residents may bring their used tires to a site off Airport Road in Ukiah where they will be recycled by Castle Tire. This event is part of Clean California Community Days, a statewide initiative featuring volunteer service events focused on keeping California clean.
Properly disposing of tires is important for maintaining public health and safety. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, unused tires can create a breeding ground for mosquitoes and rodents, which can spread disease. Additionally, fires started in scrap tire piles are difficult to extinguish and release toxic black smoke, contributing to wasted emergency resources and poor air quality. Tire fires also contaminate the soil by leaving behind an oily residue.
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