Canal Winchester news: Free tire collection and free tree giveaway coming up in May
Residents of Canal Winchester are invited to a free tire collection event. The county health department will be facilitating the collection from 9 am to noon on Saturday, May 13 at Brobst Park, 5321 Winchester Pike, Canal Winchester.
The event is open to all residents of Canal Winchester who reside in Fairfield or Franklin County. Individuals may bring up to 10 rimless tires per household to the event for proper disposal at no cost to them. Only passenger vehicle tires without rims will be accepted.
Public Works Superintendent Dave Watkins said, "This tire drive is a great opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted tires at no cost to the residents."
Tires pose a public health risk if left unattended or disposed of improperly. Tires provide the perfect location for standing water to form, creating a habitat for mosquitoes. It is on the water that the mosquito larvae grow and hatch. By properly disposing of any junk tires, potential hot spots are avoided.
During a 2022 tire drive at Brobst Park, 860 tires were collected and properly disposed of through the partnering public health agencies. “We are thankful to be able to offer this service to our residents again and hope to see the same success,” said the City of Canal Winchester Mayor, Mike Ebert.
The event will also have free larvicide tablets for residents to take home and put in rain barrels, decorative water fixtures, and any other place with standing water to prevent mosquitoes from hatching. Residents do not need to turn in tires in order to receive the larvicide tablets.
To report problem areas for mosquitoes or to request service, visit mosquito.myfcph.org/request-for-service/ or call (614) 525-BITE (2483).
Free tree giveaway
City of Canal Winchester residents will have the opportunity to pick up a free tree at the City’s 22nd annual tree giveaway at Stradley Park, 36 S. High St. in historic downtown Canal Winchester, on May 6 from 9 to 11 a.m., rain or shine. Approximately 120 trees will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one tree per household.
The annual giveaway and associated programs are part of an initiative by the City’s Street Tree Advisory Board and the Department of Public Service Division of Stormwater to increase canopy coverage, prevent soil erosion, and promote clean air throughout the Canal Winchester community.
According to Canal Winchester’s Urban Forester Dick Miller, “Distributing new trees to private property owners in Canal Winchester benefits us all and is essential in growing the city’s green canopy.”
Miller also added, “The majority of tree canopy coverage is on private property and riverine corridors in Canal Winchester. Anything the street tree advisory board and stormwater department can do to further the goal of planting more of the right tree in the right place is a plus for the city. Trees are the only part of the city’s infrastructure that will grow on their own and increase in value and function over time.”
The giveaway is open to City of Canal Winchester residents living within the city’s corporation limits only. Proof of residency will be required, such as a city water bill or driver’s license. During the giveaway, members of the Street Tree Advisory Board will be on hand to answer questions about residential selections.
For more information about the annual tree giveaway, please contact Canal Winchester Urban Forester Dick Miller, 614-834-5110.
Event planned
Canal Winchester Community Center will host a free family game night from 5 to 8 p.m. April 20. Participants may bring their own game or choose from one of the many available at the center. Organizers will also have a Wii set up to play! Dinner, snacks, and beverages will be provided. To RSVP, fill out the form at canalwinchesterohio.gov.
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