Montgomery County, PA

 

Norristown, PA – September 4, 2008 - Piles of old tires can not only look unsightly, but also create a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes.

 

To mitigate these problems, the Montgomery County Commissioners have authorized the Waste System Authority to hold a free tire collection so that residents can get rid of these hard-to-dispose-of items.

 

On Saturday September 13th from 9:00AM-3:00PM at the 2015 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 in Whitemarsh Township; Montgomery County will hold a tire collection for County residents only. A maximum of 4 tires per vehicle will be allowed, and no tires from commercial activities will be accepted.

 

“Disposing of tires properly is an expensive proposition and it’s crucial for the environment and for people’s quality of life,” Commissioners Chairman James R. Matthews said.

 

“One tire with standing water in it can make it impossible for all the neighbors to enjoy their back yards,” Matthews said. “Even if you’re willing to pay, it’s hard to find anyone who will take them.”

 

Please join the Montgomery County Waste Authority on September 13th on Joshua Rd in Lafayette Hill to create a cleaner and safer place to work and live. Four tires maximum.

 

Montgomery County has successfully offered residents free household hazardous waste and used-electronics recycling collection for over fourteen years, partnering with Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties. This program has collected over two million pounds of harmful waste last year. Our five-county achievement has resulted in the Governors Award for Environmental Excellence.

 

For additional information, contact: Art Feltes, Montgomery County Waste Authority, 484-645-7081 or at afeltes@wsaemc.org