Brownsville targets illegal tire dumping with new city ordinance
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Brownsville has enacted a new ordinance aimed at combating illegal tire dumping. Tire shops must now register with the city and display a license number on every used or scrap tire they accept. This measure allows the city to trace illegally dumped tires back to the originating shop. Additionally, the ordinance mandates that tires be stored in enclosed areas to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Public Health Wellness Director Art Rodriguez emphasized the importance of this initiative in managing tire waste. The city will notify tire shops of these regulations before they take effect on October 1, 2026, with fines of up to $2,000 for violations.
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