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Summary:

Some members of UCHC and Care NET worked to remove 176 tires from the Holston River
The 176 tires and bags of loose trash were brought to the Recycling Center for free shredding/disposal
50+ more tires are stacked and ready for pick-up
50+ more tires are visible from the water and are needing dig-up and removal

In the news:

July 15, 2024: Holston River kayaker who found tire dumps organizing volunteer cleanup

August 2, 2024: 'My personal mission': Volunteers remove 176 tires from Holston River