DeSoto County Waste Tire Amnesty Event(s); Jan 30th., Jan 31st. and Feb. 6th., Feb. 7th. 2026…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has awarded a contract to DeSoto County for a Waste Tire Amnesty Event scheduled for January 30-31 and February 6-7, 2026. The contract, valued at $25,000.00, will support a tire collection initiative where residents can dispose of up to 24 tires per household, with a maximum collection limit of 50 tons. The event will be conducted at a location within DeSoto County, with the county responsible for staffing, advertising, and operational logistics.

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC has been contracted by DeSoto County to manage tire transportation and disposal, charging a flat rate of $2,420.00 per haul to a processing facility located at 9675 Range Line Road in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will reimburse DeSoto County for transportation, mileage (at a rate of $0.445 per mile), processing, disposal costs, and equipment rental, contingent upon submission of itemized invoices, weight tickets, and proof of disposal. Commercial tires, rims, large tractor tires, and off-the-road tires are explicitly excluded from the program.