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Clear out the garage: Free tire, oil and battery recycling event in Midland County
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Katelyn Carlock , CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - If you’ve got a tire pile growing behind the garage, a jug of used motor oil you’ve been meaning to deal with, or an old battery taking up space, Midland County has an easy and free way to clear it out. Midland County will host a FREE Tire, Oil & Battery Recycling E...
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Key takeaway Midland County will host a FREE Tire, Oil & Battery Recycling Event this Saturday, July 25, at the Midland County Road & Bridge Department.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The upcoming tire, oil, and battery recycling event in Midland County is a valuable resource for residents in the Permian Basin area, including those in neighboring Odessa. By providing a free and convenient way to dispose of hard-to-recycle items, Midland County is helping to prevent pollution and protect the local environment. The success of these events is evident in the numbers, with nearly 25,000 tires, 2,700 gallons of used motor oil, and 262 batteries recycled to date. This not only keeps these items out of landfills and ditches but also helps to conserve natural resources and reduce waste. As Odessa residents may also be generating similar waste, they may want to consider participating in this event or advocating for similar initiatives in their own community. By working together, residents of both Midland and Odessa can help to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment for the entire Permian Basin area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - If you’ve got a tire pile growing behind the garage, a jug of used motor oil you’ve been meaning to deal with, or an old battery taking up space, Midland County has an easy and free way to clear it out. Midland County will host a FREE Tire, Oil & Battery Recycling E...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) and curated for The Odessa readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Katelyn Carlock at CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com). To learn more about how The Odessa selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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