LAST FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT SATURDAY, NOV. 1 & GARDEN GLOW UP

​MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County is hosting its LAST FREE tire recycling event of the season on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon, allowing residents to safely dispose of up to six old passenger vehicle tires with no rims up to 40 inches in height.
 
Drop-Off Locations:

• Key Largo Transfer Station, 11180 County Road, Key Largo
• Long Key Transfer Station, MM68, Overseas Highway
• Cudjoe Transfer Station, MM21.5, Blimp Road

 
Requirements:

• Proof of Monroe County residency is required
• First-come, first-served

 
This will be the third collection of tires. The tires will be recycled and repurposed for road repair, construction materials, and other uses. In September, 25 tires were dropped off for recycling, and in October, 62 tires were brought in to be recycled.
 
In addition to tire recycling, residents can pick up free compost, fertilizer, household paint, and other lightly used items while supplies last, perfect for a garden glow-up, as part of the county’s reuse initiative. This will continue monthly.
 
“This program helps keep the Florida Keys clean while giving residents useful materials to reuse in their homes and gardens,” said Monroe County Recycling Coordinator Melody Tuschel. “It’s a win-win for the community and the environment.”
 
Questions? Call 305-509-0325.