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Keep America Beautiful reports 569 tires collected and 150 trees distributed in Bradley County cleanup efforts
Summary
Keep America Beautiful Executive Director Allen Mincy told commissioners that volunteers collected 569 tires during a Tire Take Back Day and distributed 150 trees at a Tree Giveaway; the group thanked local partners including Waste Connections and the Sheriff’s Office.
Keep America Beautiful Executive Director Allen Mincy updated the Bradley County Commission on recent cleanup and community events March 23, saying 569 tires were collected during a Tire Take Back Day held at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and that those tires will be recycled for other uses.
Mincy also reported that 150 trees were distributed during a Tree Giveaway at the Bradley County Farmers Market North on Urbane Road, and he expressed appreciation for partner organizations, including Waste Connections, the Sheriff’s Office, Bradley County Stormwater, and Cleveland Stormwater. During the group’s Great American Luncheon, the organization honored the Sheriff’s Department, Freddy Coleman, Olin Corporation, Lisa Mantooth of Olin Corporation, and City Fields.
The updates were offered as part of routine district and committee reports; no formal action or funding requests related to these events were recorded in the work session minutes.
