Free One-Day-Only Tire Collection Event Planned
SWALCO and the Lake County Division of Transportation, in partnership with the Illinois EPA, are hosting a FREE, ONE-DAY-ONLY TIRE COLLECTION FOR LAKE COUNTY RESIDENTS at the Lake County DOT Salt Dome Yard (600 W Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60061). The collection will take place on Monday, July 13, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
An appointment is required; only one appointment per household. Residents may bring up to 12 tires (on the rim, any size or type). This event is open ONLY to Lake County residents; tires from commercial entities will not be accepted. A government-issued ID is required at check-in to verify the appointment. Persons who arrive without an appointment will be turned away.
State law prohibits the accumulation of more than twelve waste tires on a property. Waste tires left outside can collect water, creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes. One scrap tire can lead to the breeding of thousands of mosquitoes over a single season. Proper disposal of tires helps reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.