A tire collection event is returning to Squamish.
The Tire Stewardship B.C. (TSBC) announced that on Aug. 24 residents can drop off old or unused tires at in Squamish—free of charge.
The environmental not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of scrap tires in British Columbia will accept tires on or off the rim.
“When the weather warms and the seasons change, so should your tires,” said TSBC executive director Rosemary Sutton, in a news release.
“When the temperature is regularly above seven degrees, it’s time to switch out your winter tires and store them covered in a cool, dry place or drop them off at one of our collection events so that they can be recycled.”
Recycled tires are turned into new, useful products such as playground surfaces, athletic tracks, and commercial flooring and roofing.
Rubber and steel is also recovered in the tire recycling process.
“With fire season upon us, it is important not to leave old or unused tires lying around at home,” Sutton said.
“They can also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes once rainwater collects inside.
“We encourage any resident with tires lying around their property to either drop them off at one of our collection events this spring or summer, or to search for a return-to-retailer location on our website and drop them off at any point throughout the year at a location that is convenient for them.”
Every year in B.C. over five million scrap car tires are recycled into new products.
Residents can also leave their old tires with retailers when purchasing new ones, and if they have tires at home, they don’t need to wait for a collection event, they can near them and drop them off for free, all year round.
Most places will collect up to four car tires, clean and off rim during business hours.
Other locations across the province that will host tire collection events include: The Village of Sayward, Prince George, Grand Forks, Kamloops, D’Arcy, Kelowna, Vernon and McBride.
A full list of events can be found on the .
