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Saginaw County annual Household Scrap Tire Collection up and running

  The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission (SCMAC) began its annual Household Scrap Tire Collection Program on Monday, May 1, 2026 and will run through August 31, 2026.

  The program is free and open to all Saginaw County property owners. All scrap tires must meet the following criteria:  Saginaw County residents only (valid Michigan ID or driver’s license required); household tires only-car, pickup truck, motorcycle, bicycle and similar sizes; tires must be off the rim; limit of 10 tires per address per year; oversized tires are not accepted (no semi, tractor, or heavy equipment tires) and SCMAC does not accept tires from businesses including farms and contractors.

  Scrap tires are a significant environmental concern and serve as ideal breeding habitats for both nuisance mosquitoes and those capable of transmitting disease. As part of SCMAC’s mosquito source-reduction efforts, this program removes thousands of tires from local properties and communities each year.

  All collected tires are transported to Environmental Rubber Recycling in Flint, where they are shredded and repurposed. Since 2007, this program has removed over 150,000 scrap tires from Saginaw County.

  Scrap tire drop-offs will be accepted at the SCMAC facility, 705 Towerline Rd., Buena Vista Township, located just north of Nexteer. Hours are Monday𠄿riday, 8am-4:30pm.

  For additional details on the Household Scrap Tire Collection Program or other mosquito control services, visit saginawmosquito.com or contact their office at (989-755-5751).

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