Scrap Tires
Residents may recycle scrap tires curbside after scheduling for collection through (904) 630-CITY:
Guidelines
- Schedule pick up of up to four passenger car tires by calling (904)630-CITY.
- Place passenger car and small truck tires separately from other items at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled collection day obtained above.
- Semi-truck and monster truck tires are not accepted.
Scrap Tire Uses
In Jacksonville, recycled tires are put to use in several ways:
- Asphalt for the resurfacing of highways (I-10, US1 or I-95)
- Subsoil (REBOUND) made of a mixture of scrap tires and compost for football, soccer and baseball fields
- Safety surfacing for playground equipment (now available at Wal-Mart)
- Molded products such as tiles