If the idea of a big burning pit of old rubber tires ripping a hole in the atmosphere keeps you up at night, Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District is giving you a reason to sleep easy this year.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, Butler County is hosting its annual Tire Recycling Day at Ross High School.
Members of the community can bring in busted or old bicycle or automobile tires in any condition. The tires must be off their rims or spokes, according to Mamie Lynch, administrative assistant for the Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District.
The program is free, but participants are limited to 10 tires. Lynch also said Rumpke will collect tires to shred them.
The event, which is hosted in a different area of Butler County each year, was held in Oxford two years ago, according to Dave Treleaven, environmental specialist for the City of Oxford.
Treleaven said the city has no plans for collection separate from the event.
For those citizens who cannot participate in the event, Miami University provides options for recycling tires on campus, according to Joe Workman, assistant manager of the Physical Facilities Department.
"Currently Rumpke comes and picks up our tires for recycling … but that is just for the motor pool," Workman said.
For students, Treleaven said local tire and car maintenance shops will dispose of tires, but there can be fees for the service.
"I'd be curious to see how many students actually have their tires changed in Oxford as opposed to having them done at home," senior Judd Schwab said. "It's a good idea, but I don't know if it would be applicable to Miami students."
It's not just the thought of burning tires that has some students in support of this event.
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