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James Millward urges county to use supervised community service at recycling centers after repeated flat tires
Summary
At the Nov. 18 Horry County Council meeting, resident James Millward said debris at recycling centers caused him eight flat tires this year and proposed assigning juveniles doing court-ordered community service to clear sharp objects at centers, while council said a similar program already exists.
James Millward told Horry County Council on Nov. 18 that he has suffered “8 flat tires this year,” which he attributes to metal and sharp objects left at local recycling centers, and urged the county to consider a supervised community‑service option at centers to remove hazards.
“I would be willing to pay for it… and I would be willing to even go and do it if you gave me your blessing,” Millward said, urging the council to examine liability barriers to placing juveniles doing court‑ordered hours at a staffed recycling‑center operation. He proposed a Saturday schedule (4 hours per shift) so two Saturdays could satisfy an 8‑hour service requirement and suggested basic protective gear and supervision for participants.
Council responded that the county already operates “some kind of program like that” and that staff would follow up; a council member asked staff to coordinate with the parts of county government involved. Millward also recounted an unrelated family anecdote about a teenager repeatedly revived with Narcan, saying supervised service could provide structure for youth at risk.
Why it matters: Millward’s remarks flagged potential public‑safety and waste‑management concerns at county recycling centers and pressed for a low‑cost, community‑based alternative to incarceration for youth who owe hours of service. Council said staff would look into existing programs and opportunities to expand them.
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