LAKEPORT, Calif. – A tire amnesty event will take place on Monday, Oct. 28, and Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The event, which is open to the community, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Konocti Vista Casino, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.

There will be free drop off of passenger, truck and light truck tires with or without rims from anywhere in Lake County or prior approval from tribal lands. No off road tires will be accepted (tractor, earthmover, solid, etc). No tires from tire businesses will be accepted.

Only nine tires per transport will be accepted unless you have an exemption from the Lake County Environmental Health Division, which will allow you to bring up to 20 tires. For an exemption, please contact Environmental Health at 707-263-1164.

All participants will receive a $10 match play for Konocti Vista Casino.

The event is funded by the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians and CalRecycle.

For more information contact Environmental Director Sarah Ryan at 707-349-4040 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .