As part of its ongoing community beautification effort, the City of Independence will offer city residents several opportunities for free tire collection this spring. Tires will be collected at the City Sanitation Yard, 21st & Maple, as follows:

• Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 12 noon

• Every Tuesday in May, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m. to 12 noon

For more information on the city’s beautification program and tire collection, please contact City Hall at (620) 332-2500.