RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings is asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for dumping approximately 200 tires on the side of Dunkeffie Road near the railroad in northern Cleveland County."This was most likely someone from outside Cleveland County and likely has a tire changing service," Cummings said."The dumping of tires in Arkansas at any unapproved site is illegal," he said. "Most people understand that and those intentionally avoiding proper disposal understand it also. They just don't care about polluting our county or about breaking the law." Cummings asked for the public's assistance in reporting illegal dumping. Anyone knowing the person(s) that dumped the tires along Dunkeffie Road or illegal dumping anywhere in the county is asked to call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at (870) 325-6222 to report it.Cummings also asked residents or hunting club members from the Dunkeffier Road area who may have seen a vehicle perhaps with a trailer hauling the tires to contact the sheriff's department with that information. Also, anyone with cameras set up around the Dunkeffie Road area that may have captured photos of a vehicle transporting tires ton contact the sheriff's department with that information."It is possible that someone may have evidence on their trail camera," Cummings said. "Illegal dumping of tires can result in severe fines." Cummings did not have a figure as to how much it will cost the county to clean up the illegal tire dump. He said he will have to send a crew along with equipment and a dump truck to remove the debris. He said tires were found on the east and west sides of the railroad tracks.Cleveland County residents can dispose of four passenger vehicle tires per month at the solid waste transfer station in Rison, Cummings said....
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