County collects nearly 800 tires at Luling event

A tire collection event held Saturday, October 18 in Luling yielded great results, with nearly 800 scrap tires collected.

Precinct 2 Constable Paul Easterling said the transport trailer was at capacity after just 1 hour and 45 minutes, referring to the participation as a county record for a tire collection event.

"What an incredible morning — we hit capacity in under two hours and collected nearly 800 scrap tires before the trailer was full. The response was overwhelming, and no other precinct in Caldwell County has seen this kind of turnout, volume, or community participation at an event like this," Easterling said. "This was more than just a clean-up — it was a strong stand against illegal dumping, and a powerful example of what we can do when we work together."

The county thanks the City of Luling for allowing the use of its site at 2510 E. Pierce Street and for its help funding the effort.

"That kind of partnership is what makes these community wins possible," Easterling said."We’re also grateful to the city crews, county staff, and volunteers who kept traffic moving and helped unload tires with efficiency and a great attitude.

"To the residents who showed up early, brought tires, told a neighbor, or shared our posts: you made this event a success."

Easterling said plans to do another event soon were under way.

"This was a big win for Precinct 2, for our environment, and for our future," Easterling said. "Thank you, Caldwell County."