Leon County's tire amnesty program ends on Friday, May 26th

LEON COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) — Leon County's annual Tire Amnesty Days program comes to an end on May 26th.

It's an opportunity to safely dispose of old or unwanted tires free of charge. It also helps protect the environment, and reduces mosquito breeding.

According to Leon County Mosquito Control, just one tire can become a breeding ground for thousands of mosquitos. That's because adult mosquitos lay eggs in water that collects in the wells. Depending on the breed, those mosquitos may carry any of the mosquito-borne diseases: Zika, West Nile Virus, or Dengue Fever.

Residents can dispose of up to 25 passenger car tires at the following locations:

Tires without rims are preferred. Commercial loads and items aside from tires will not be accepted.

After May 26th, tires can still be dropped off, but normal service charges will apply.

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