Tire recycling event planned for Saturday
A tire recycling collection event will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds parking lot on Saturday, May 18.
The event is being hosted by the Washington County Planning Commission, as part of a partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and Keep Washington County Beautiful.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The fairgrounds are located at 2151 North Main St., Washington.
It is open to the public and participants will not be required to verify residency in Washington County.
Mahantango Enterprises will collect and recycle the tires, and there will be fees associated with the tire disposal.
The fees will be $3 per tire, $10 per tractor tire over 14 inches wide and $20 per agricultural tire. Tires from any commercial operation cannot be accepted. Only cash will be accepted.
Mahantango staff will determine the condition of tires. The fees are not negotiable.
More information can be obtained by calling the planning commission at 724-228-6811 or by visiting www.co.washington.pa.us.