Paying $1 Per Tire, Memphis Collects 20,000 Tires on Program’s First Day

In an effort to get rid of tires illegally dumped on the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, the city created a Tire Redemption Program where residents can earn $1 for every tire they dispose of through the city.

Published: January 10, 2019

The city of Memphis, Tennessee is paying residents $1 per used tire through its Tire Redemption Program aimed at reducing the amount of illegal dumping of tires throughout the city, according to the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.

The program, which started Wednesday, has already collected over 20,000, according to Memphis’ local NBC affiliate. The station said the city government has set aside $50,000 for the program, and participants were required to bring a valid Tennessee driver’s license or I.D. Those that brought tires could make as much as $250. The program was restricted to residents only and runs through Thursday.

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TIA chooses Planet Hollywood for SEMA pre-show events

TIA’s pre-show events, encompassing the annual membership meeting and cocktail reception, will happen at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 21, 2024

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) revealed the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino as the host hotel for the pre-show events leading up to the Global Tire Expo (GTE) during the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, taking place from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

TIA’s pre-show events, encompassing the annual membership meeting and cocktail reception, are set to take place on Monday, Nov. 4. The association said these events offer networking opportunities and insights into the latest TIA developments. Attendance is complimentary, however, securing a spot requires a reservation of a ticket.