The DeKalb County Beautification Unit announced it will host two scrap tire amnesty events before April.
According to the county announcement, the event is aimed at reducing illegal tire dumping throughout DeKalb County.
“Improperly discarded tires are a common source of illegal dumping and can create environmental concerns that impact the appearance and safety of neighborhoods,” Beautification Unit Superintendent Ricky Crockett said in a statement. “Our goal is to provide residents with a safe and an accessible way to dispose of scrap tires, while also addressing illegal dumping across DeKalb County.”
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To make it happen, the Beautification Unit will host Scrap Tire Amnesty Days on March 21 and March 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the tax commissioner’s office…