Department of Highways, District 11
MEDIA ADVISORY

MANCHESTER, KY. ---(October 20, 2007)— The Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet in coordination with Whitley County Officials will be hosting a Waste Tire Amnesty Program, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-27 in Whitley County.  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways maintenance facility will be used for the collection of unwanted waste tires from the public.

Citizens will be allowed to bring their waste tires to the garage located off US 25W in Williamsburg between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM, each day.

For additional information contact the District 11 highway garage at 606-549-1870.
            
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