Tire RoundUp! Summary Thank You Cayuga County Residents!! Cayuga County residents have made a difference! Your help and environmental stewardship in participating in Cayuga County's annual Tire Round-Ups is much appreciated. All collected tires were taken to NUCOR-STEEL in Auburn. 2008 Tire Collection 2007 Tire Collection 2006 Tire Collection Held on June 21, 2008 Held on June 16, 2007 Held on June 3, 2006 About 4,800 tires collected and 40 pounds of lead About 2,600 tires collected and 40 pounds of lead About 8,300 tires collected and 140 pounds of lead 160 deliveries of tires 160 deliveries of tires 370 deliveries of tires We have now recycled around 48,200 tires since our first event on July 12, 2003. Over 100 million mosquitoes eliminated by this year's Tire Round Up event. Tires collect water, which serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. A single tire lying outside can serve as a breeding spot, and can help over 100,000 mosquitoes hatch in just 2 to 4 months! Certain mosquitoes carry the West Nile Virus, which poses a health hazard to community members and animals. Removing these tires can help eliminate mosquitoes in your neighborhood. The 2008 Tire RoundUp Event was sponsored by NUCOR Steel Auburn, Cayuga County Solid Waste Management Office, Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development, and Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District. Coordination was provided by Cayuga County Cornell Cooperative Extension. IMAGES FROM THE 2008 EVENT: Back to the Index Back to Past Events Updated January 7, 2009 Return to the Cayuga County Website Return to the Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development Website