INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department is hosting a tire recycle day in an effort around mosquito control.
Marion County residents can get rid of unused tires for free during Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The tires need to be off the rim, from passenger vehicles, and there is a limit of six.
Two locations have been designated as tire drop-off locations on June 15:
- Marion County Public Health Department
Mosquito Control
4001 E. 21st St. - SECO - Southeast Community Organization
1925 Fletcher Ave.
“We encourage residents to take a few minutes each week to walk around their yard or property and look for areas of standing water,” said Matt Sinsko, coordinator of mosquito control at the Marion County Public Health Department. “Dump water from containers of any size and flush out bird baths frequently. Also, check for clogged gutters, small recreational pools, and poorly operating septic systems.”
For more information on Tire Recycle Day, people can call 317-221-7440.
The health department also recommends the following:
- DUSK – Stay indoors from dusk until dawn. If you do spend time outdoors,
- DRESS – Wear long sleeves and long pants when outside during these times.
- DEET – Use insect repellent containing DEET or other FDA-approved active ingredients.
- DRAINAGE – Remove all standing water outside the home.