FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 4, 2026
Contact: Geoff Taylor, District Manager
Jackson County Vector Control District
541-826-2199
office@jcvcd.gov
JCVCD collects 9,500 tires during annual recycle drive
Program eliminates mosquito breeding sites, saves residents disposal fees
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) collected 9,500 discarded tires during its annual Free Tire Recycle Drive, helping remove one of the most common mosquito breeding habitats found throughout Jackson County.
Old tires can collect small amounts of standing water that provide ideal conditions for mosquitoes to lay eggs and develop. By removing thousands of tires before peak mosquito season, the District has eliminated potential breeding sites for mosquitoes that can carry diseases such as West Nile virus.
The program also provided significant savings for residents. If the tires had been disposed of individually at local transfer stations, disposal costs would have totaled at least $104,500. Through the annual event, residents were able to recycle tires at no cost.
The annual tire drive is funded by Jackson County Vector Control District through its dedicated local property tax levy of $0.04 per $1,000 of assessed property value. These funds go directly to JCVCD and do not come from Jackson County’s general fund.
“Removing these tires isn’t just about cleaning up the community,” said Geoff Taylor, district manager for JCVCD. “Every tire we collect is one less place for mosquitoes to breed. This program gives residents an easy way to get rid of unwanted tires while helping reduce mosquito habitat before summer arrives.”
The Tire Recycle Drive is one of several public health programs offered by JCVCD, which also conducts mosquito surveillance, disease testing, habitat reduction, and public education throughout Jackson County.
For more information about mosquito prevention and District services, visit jcvcd.gov/mosquito.
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Since 1968, JCVCD has worked to reduce vector-borne disease risks and support a healthier,
safer outdoor environment for Jackson County residents. The District conducts surveillance,
disease testing, habitat reduction, and public education to help protect the community year round.
For more information, visit www.jcvcd.gov.
We are planning to conduct adult mosquito control treatments on certain routes within the red highlighted areas between dusk to 6 am on 06/04/2026.