The dates have been set for two scrap tire collections, giving residents a convenient and responsible way to dispose of unwanted tires. The North Central RC&D, in cooperation with Keya Paha County, will hold a tire amnesty in Springview, Nebraska, on April 28th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on April 29th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The collection site will be at the Old Airport, 101 Airport Road, and will accept up to 400 tons. A second event will be held in O’Neill, Nebraska, at the O’Neill Recycling Center, 87187 494 Avenue, on June 9th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on June 10th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The RC&D is working together with the Upper Elkhorn NRD to collect up to 700 tons of tires in O’Neill.
Tires will only be accepted on the scheduled days, and once the specific site tonnage is met, the collection will close. The event can not accept more tonnage than granted, so it is important to know the weight of loads. For 20 or fewer tires, a count by tire type is needed. Loads with over 20 tires will require weights. A scale is available at the Springview location. All sizes of car, truck, pivot, semi, and tractor tires can be brought to the amnesty. No rims will be taken, and there will not be assistance in unloading tires. Any tires with excessive dirt or debris will be turned away.
Residents of the RC&D area, which includes the counties of Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Holt, Keya Paha, and Rock, are encouraged to participate. There is no cost to bring tires, however, donations to the RC&D support this and future recycling projects. Tire retailers, as well as residents of South Dakota, are not eligible to bring tires.
All tires brought to the event will be recycled by Champlin Tire Recycling, Concordia, Kansas. They process, manufacture, and market products derived from scrap tires, such as park benches, picnic tables, silage covers, and feed bunks. If salvageable, tire casings are repaired and retreaded for resale.
Both events are possible through grants provided by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment. If you have questions, please call the North Central RC&D at 402-340-1530. Details are also available at northcentralrcd.com.
