Thousands of used tires are illegally discarded in Franklin county each year. Ohio Revised Code prohibits such reckless dumping of whole and shredded tries.
Dumped tires are more than an eyesore.
Several varieties of mosquitoes can carry deadly diseases, including encephalitis. Another major threat to our health and our environment is tire fires. They are difficult to put out, so they can burn for long periods of time. Huge, thick clouds of black smoke and oily residue from burning tires can cause contamination and discomfort. If everyone helps out just a little, major progress can be made toward reducing the total amount of used tires generated in Franklin County.