Fort Worth council approves $180,000 tire disposal and recycling agreement

Fort Worth City Council has authorized an agreement with All American Tire Recyclers for tire recycling and disposal services for up to $180,000 annually. The agreement is set to begin Oct. 1.

In a nutshell

The news release states that Fort Worth-based All American Tire Recyclers is a 100% green tire recycling facility. The company’s recycled rubber products are used in the following capacities:

• In support of sustainable asphalt roads
• Providing green energy solutions
• Converted into a variety of recycled tire-derived products

What you need to know

The news release states that while there is no curbside collection for tires in Fort Worth, there are four drop-off locations in the city where residents can take discarded tires for recycling or disposal.

The closest drop-off station in northeast Fort Worth is located at 301 Hillshire Drive.

The news release states that Fort Worth households are limited to dropping off four passenger vehicle tires every six months.