Fall County-Wide Clean Up gives residents, municipalities opportunity to help keep communities clean
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. – Mississippi County took another step toward cleaner communities this week, removing more than 1,200 improperly discarded tires from locations across the county as part of a broader effort to protect the environment and maintain the appearance of local communities. The tire removal effort coincided with Mississippi County’s Fall County-Wide Clean Up, held Sept. 11-12, at the Mississippi County Landfill. The annual event gave residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted waste, including tires, at no cost while municipalities received a 50% reduction in regular disposal costs.
“Taking care of Mississippi County starts with taking responsibility for our own communities,” Mississippi County Judge John Alan Nelson said. “When we see an area that needs attention, we want to address it. This cleanup is about doing our part to protect our environment, improve the appearance of our county and make sure Mississippi County remains a place we are proud to call home.”
County crews received 1,246 tires, as well as 7 tons of waste from individuals who cleaned up their own properties and 157 tons from municipalities during the effort.
“Keeping our county clean is something all of us have a role in,” Nelson said. “The county will continue doing its part, and we appreciate the residents and municipalities who took advantage of the cleanup to dispose of waste responsibly.”
Improper tire disposal is a challenge for communities across the country. More than 250 million end-of-life tires are generated in the United States each year, according to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association. While 79% of end-of-life tires were reclaimed or recycled in 2023, nearly 48 million tires remained in stockpiles nationwide. Tires that are illegally dumped or improperly stored can collect standing water that creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes and can pose fire and environmental risks.
About Mississippi County
Mississippi County, Arkansas, is the highest steel-producing county in the United States. Located in Northeast Arkansas along the Mississippi River, the county is a hub for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, logistics and workforce-driven economic development. Mississippi County is home to major employers, including Nucor-Yamato, Big River Steel and Hybar, as well as the Arkansas Aeroplex, a former Air Force base now utilized as a multimodal industrial and aviation center. Mississippi County is dedicated to attracting investment, creating high-quality jobs and building vibrant communities where people can work, live and thrive. To learn more, visit landofsteel.com.
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