Lincoln County tire collection scheduled for March 21

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s REAP program is hosting a local tire collection to rid Lincoln County of old tires.

The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Lincoln County High School in Hamlin. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for Lincoln County. The tires may be on or off the rim. Only car and light truck tires 16 inches or less will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate.

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

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