A total of $1.4 million dollars is going towards recycling old tires for new outdoor projects across Kentucky.
That includes surfaces for trails, walkways, fitness areas and playgrounds. They’ll also be used for benches and picnic tables. The money will fund nearly 37 projects in 31 counties.
That includes more than $32,000 for parks in Wolfe County, $45,000 for a park in Laurel County and another $41,000 for a park in Floyd County.
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says the state sees around 5 million scrapped tires each year.
The money comes from the Waste Tire Trust Fund, which collects fees from new tire sales. It was created by the general assembly in 1998.
