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Retire your old tires

Back by popular demand, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is hosting the annual free tire collection event. Residents across the region are invited to drop off any old or unused tires on or off rims that may be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The event is free of...

Retire your old tires

Back by popular demand, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is hosting the annual free tire collection event. Residents across the region are invited to drop off any old or unused tires on or off rims that may be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The event is free of charge and there is no limit on the number of tires individuals can drop off.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Okanagan College at 1000 KLO Road in parking lot 17.

This is the sixth year that the regional district and its mosquito program contractor Duka Environmental Services Ltd are teaming up with Tire Stewardship BC  for this free event.  Last year, residents dropped off almost 1,700 unwanted tires which helped to curb mosquito breeding habitat. 

Tire Stewardship BC is a not-for-profit society that manages BC’s tire recycling program.  Eco fees paid by consumers purchasing tires are used to pay for transporting and recycling scrap tires in environmentally responsible ways rather than having them take up space in landfills.  For information on programs offered by Tire Stewardship BC visit www.tsbc.ca.