Seasonal tire changes are a familiar ritual for every car owner. Yet every fall and spring drivers face the same question: what to do with old, worn-out tires? Simply leaving them in the yard or taking them to the nearest trash bin is the worst solution, as it can lead to a serious fine.

We explore why tires don't belong on the landfill and how to dispose of them properly, ecologically, and beneficially in the Goretsky district.

Four wheels – an ecological mine: why you shouldn't throw tires in the trash.

According to the national classifier OKRB 021-2019, used car tires are classified as fourth‑class hazardous waste. Belarusian legislation strictly forbids disposing of them in ordinary trash bins, leaving them on container sites, or storing

The company officially accepts used tires from the public free of charge at the waste sorting station: Goretzky district, Slavyki village.

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (lunch break from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.). You can arrange a drop‑off time by calling +375 (29) 173-49-32 or +375 (29) 544-13-40.

Additionally, we inform that the placement of used tires on container sites, in waste collection containers, and in containers for bulky waste is prohibited.

Three main rules before handing in the tires:

Tires are accepted only when clean, free of stuck‑on dirt and oil.

The rubber must be completely removed from the metal rims.

Standard collection points are designed for processing non‑treaded rubber. If you have studded winter tires, be sure to confirm their acceptance at the Kommunalnik recycling center by phone in advance.

Proper tire disposal is a simple step toward cleaner Gorky and the preservation of our native region's nature. Do not leave “bare” tires at garbage containers; taking them to a recycling point takes only 15 minutes.