Erath County approves $6,000 for tire-disposal trailers

Erath County Commissioners Court on June 23 approved payment to cover tire-disposal services for two trailers at a total cost of $6,000.

The move, made during the court’s regular meeting in Stephenville, followed staff reports about a recent collection event in which crews loaded trailers and returned a large number of tires. “We put 700 and something tires on the trailer. And we probably turned back, a thousand tires,” a Road and Bridge employee said during the discussion.

Commissioner Ray moved to spend $3,000 per trailer; Commissioner Stevens seconded the motion. County Judge presiding called for the vote and recorded unanimous approval. The court’s action authorizes the county to pay the vendor for disposal services and to proceed with scheduling the collection events.

The discussion noted prior cooperation with neighboring Dublin — where city staff and inmates assisted loading — and the court directed staff to coordinate timing and public notice for upcoming collection events so residents can be informed.