The McHenry County Department of Health is sponsoring a free tire recycling event for pre-registered McHenry County residents on Saturday, Oct. 22. Registered participants who are McHenry County residents may drop off passenger size and light truck size tires from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 22 at the McHenry County Division of Transportation, 16111 Nelson Road in Woodstock.

The following event restrictions apply:

• Only McHenry County residents are eligible.
• A maximum of 25 tires per household will be accepted.
• Online pre-registration is required. Those without internet access can register by calling (815) 334-4585.
• Participants will need to provide the number of tires to be dropped off when registering.
• Tires must be removed from the metal rim and free of water, mud and other debris.
• Only passenger and light truck and SUV sized tires will be accepted. Tires not accepted include industrial heavy equipment, floatation, semi-truck, farm equipment or tires from companies and commercial business.
• No other types of recyclable materials or waste will be collected during the Oct. 22 event.

More information about the event at Solid Waste Program.