City of Flint to Hold Tire Buy Back Event

What:   Free Tire Disposal & Buy Back Event

When:   Saturday, June 9, 2018  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Environmental Rubber Recycling,  6515 N. Dort Highway

Details:   City officials and employees are continuously working on projects to help make Flint be and look its best. Studies show maintaining the yards of vacant properties helps to reduce crime. As part of the ongoing effort to make Flint a safer and more desirable place to live, work and play, the City is holding a tire disposal event this Saturday, June 9th.

Flint residents who drop off tires to Environmental Rubber Recycling between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. will receive $1 per tire up to a maximum of 25 tires, or $25 per load of 25 tires or more. Only auto and light truck tires accepted. This tire disposal event is for residential use only, no commercial vehicles allowed. Participants must show proof of Flint residency.

For more information, contact the Blight Elimination Division at (810) 237-2090, or the Waste Services Coordinator at (810) 766-7135 ext. 2605.