East Flagler Mosquito Control District County Waste Tire Amnesty Day Event is scheduled for May…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded a contract to the East Flagler Mosquito Control District for waste tire collection and disposal services. The contract, valued at $25,000, was awarded on February 27, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The East Flagler Mosquito Control District will organize and operate a County Waste Tire Amnesty Day Event scheduled for May 29-31, 2026, at the district's facility located at 210 Fin Way, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. The event will accept a maximum of 24 tires per resident with proof of residency, excluding commercial tire sources, with attendees required to present photo identification.

Under the contract terms, the East Flagler Mosquito Control District is responsible for event advertising, labor, tire collection, and coordination with Waste Pro for container services at a flat rate of $200 per container per event. Collected tires will be transported to The Tomoka Landfill in Port Orange, Florida for processing and disposal. The Florida DEP will reimburse the district for transportation and processing costs upon receipt of itemized invoices and proof of disposal, including weight tickets from the landfill. The district assumes financial responsibility for any costs exceeding the $25,000 contract amount, while the state will reimburse mileage at the rate of $0.445 per mile and accepts partial payments toward the total contract value.