Vernon County Commission reminds community of tire collection event

The Vernon County Commissionwould like to remind the community that the county is partnering with Region M to offer a discounted tire collection event this weekend.

The event — to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Vernon County Fairgrounds (1488 E. Ashland St.), Sunday, May 2 — will include the shredding of tires and having metal threads removed. The rubber will be combined with other materials to be made into composite lumber for picnic tables and benches.

The event is funded through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The event is open to Vernon County residents only and is cash only. Attendees are encouraged to bring the correct change.

Tires may not be dropped off before or after the event and there is a limit of 10 tires per household. The event is not open to businesses. Those participating in the event are asked to remove the rims.

The discounted pricing is as follows:

• Cars/light trucks — $1

• Semi/OTR — $3

• Racing — $3

• Farm/Tractor — $7

• ATV — $1

• Golf cart — $1

• Motorcycle — $1

• Other — Please Call

For more information, contact patty@regionm.org, or call (417) 625-6626.