(KNZA) Doniphan County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted tires during a county tire collection event on Saturday, June 6th.

The collection will be held from 7:30 a.m. until noon at the Second District Road Shop in Troy.

County officials say the first 10 passenger tires per resident will be accepted free of charge, excluding tires mounted on rims. Fees will apply for additional tires.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the collection program. Discarded tires can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other pests. Officials say proper tire disposal helps reduce those problems while also improving the appearance of  the county as a whole.