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Drop off old tires in Martin County
Martin County residents can drop off old tires at the county’s road and bridge department in Inez. Solid Waste Coordinator Eric Phelps has a collection trailer set up and available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Just speak with the secretary and let her know the number of tires you’re dropping off,” Phelps…
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Get rid of waste tires for free
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bring your waste tires during Martin County’s limited waste tire collection event and get rid of them for free. The event will run 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8 until April 12 at Martin County Road and Bridge, 45 Tomahawk Road in Inez. Martin County Solid Waste coordinator Eric…
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Over 10,000 tires removed from Tug River in 5 years as two states join hands
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BURNWELL — The Friends of Tug Fork River and volunteers continued their mission to rid the waterway of all old tires last week. The group met at Burnwell in Pike County, Kentucky, which borders Mingo County, West Virginia. “It’s important to our area,” said Friends of the Tug Fork River vice…