In an effort to address a significant illegal tire dumping issue along the county line, Lawrence County Solid Waste is collaborating with Wayne County and a private landowner. This particular farm has become the unfortunate location for an estimated 10,000 discarded tires. To facilitate the cleanup, Lawrence County has acquired a 320GC Caterpillar track hoe equipped with a hydraulic thumb, a crucial piece of machinery for the task at hand. The funding for this equipment was sourced from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation’s Tire Environment Fund, which also provided financial support for a truck and trailer necessary for the operation.
To cover various expenses associated with the cleanup, including salaries, benefits, equipment usage, fuel costs, and tire disposal, the property owner has contributed funds to Lawrence County. As part of the cleanup process, the tires are being sorted into piles, which will streamline the loading process into a dump truck. Once loaded, these tires will be transported to Liberty Tire Recycling, located in Nashville, for proper disposal. This collaborative effort aims to restore the affected area and mitigate the environmental impact of the illegal dumping.