Cabell tire collection event set for Oct. 16

 

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Gov. Joe Manchin’s REAP program, the City of Milton and the Cabell County Commission are hosting a local tire collection to rid the county of old tires.

 

The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Milton Fire Department, located on Route 60 at Perry Moore Square.

 

Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for Cabell County. The tires can be on or off the rims. Only car and light truck tires 16 inches or less will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate.

 

The accumulation of waste tires on private property appears to be an increasing problem in Cabell County and residents are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to legally dispose of their tires. Following the tire collection, REAP will step up efforts throughout the county to enforce state codes relating to waste tire disposal and the illegal dumping of waste tires.

 

This event is made possible in part through REAP-The Next Generation initiative within the DEP’s Division of Land Restoration. REAP (Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan) brings together all of the state’s cleanup programs to maximize the state’s cleanup efforts.

Contact:

Tom Aluise
304-926-0499, ext. 1338
Thomas.J.Aluise@wv.gov