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Did you know that if you live within MMCD’s district, you are eligible for a tire pickup? The video above takes you through how MMCD does tire pickups, and the guidelines for eligibility.
Tires can be a breeding spot for mosquitoes if it holds water, as there’s nowhere for the water to escape. This is why it's important to keep unused tires stored indoors, to void getting caught in
Guidelines
Some of the rules for tire pickups are as follows:
- Must be off the rim.
- Must be located at a residential property.
- No large tractor tires.
- Requests for pickups greater than 50 will be handled on a case by case basis.
- Tires will be collected during the months of May through September.
You must be also living in one of the following counties:
- Hennepin
- Dakota
- Washington
- Anoka
- Ramsey
- Carver
- Scott
Watch the Tire Pickup Video on YouTube!
Credits
PRODUCED BY: Martin Hendrickson, MMCD Public Affairs Assistant
FEATURING: Andrew Cleland, MMCD Catch Basin Technician and Crew Chief, St. Paul Office
Alex Carlson
Alex Carlson is the Public Affairs Coordinator at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. Any media inquiries or questions about the website can be directed to acarlson@mmcd.org
