Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling and Westmoreland Conservation District’s West Nile Virus Program will host a scrap tire recycling event on April 10 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.

Scrap tires can cause pollution problems when the oils and chemicals and heavy metals they contain break down and then leach into the soil and any nearby waterways.

Plus, while the tires are lying outside, they also collect water – rain and melting snow – making them a favorite breeding ground for mosquitoes.

In fact, just one tire can be home to hundreds of mosquitos, increasing not only the annoyance factor at your summer picnics, but also the threat of West Nile virus and other diseases that mosquitoes carry.

This special Tire Recycling Event is a great time to eliminate these problems by taking scrap tires for recycling.  And when you do, you also can save money – $1 off the cost of recycling each tire.  Click Here for fee schedule.

Recycling costs are based on the type of tire (passenger, light truck, tractor trailer, agricultural/farm tractor, highway/construction/heavy equipment).

Groups collecting illegally dumped tires can receive free recycling IF they first register with the 2021 Great American Cleanup of PA.  Click Here to register.

Business discounts do not apply during the April 10 special Tire Recycling Event.

Bring the scrap tires to the new Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center, 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Road, Greensburg.

Last year, this special collection accepted 480 tires that were brought in from 23 different municipalities across Westmoreland County.

For more information about costs and conditions of this offer, visit the West Nile Virus April 10 Tire Cleanup webpage.

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[Posted: March 16, 2021]

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