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Keep Charlotte Beautiful Tire Amnesty Day planned Jan. 25

WGCU | By WGCU Staff

Published January 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM EST

Keep Charlotte Beautiful will be hosting a Tire Amnesty Day event from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Jan. 25 at the Charlotte County Administration Center parking lot located at 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte.

Charlotte County residents can drop off a maximum of 12 car and truck tires (22 in. or less) with proof of Charlotte County residency.

No commercial tires will be accepted at the event.

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