The Atlanta City Council, the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission and the department of public works are holding a free scrap tire drive on select dates through April 29. Getting rid of scrap tires helps eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.

There are a few parameters:

  • Only car tires and light duty truck tires will be accepted
  • Tires with rims and large truck tires are not accepted
  • No commercial businesses
  • Unlimited tires for city of Atlanta residents

According to the department of public works’ Facebook page, times and locations on April 22 include 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Adamsville Recreation Center, 3201 M.L.K. Jr. Dr., among others.

Information on additional sites and times: https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaPublicWorks/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=n