LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Across Lancaster County, tires have shown up where they do not belong, mostly on county roads.

“Since December 3rd, we’ve had seven calls of service for tire littering,” Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said.

Nearby residents said they’ve woken up to piles of old, worn-out tires tossed along the roads in their areas.

One neighbor said whoever is doing this is treating the county like a dumpster.

The county said these tires don’t just look bad; they can make driving dangerous if they start piling up, especially at night.

“These create safety hazards, and it costs the taxpayers money because we have to call the health department to come pick those up,” Houchin said.

Crews have been making rounds all week, picking up tire after tire, sometimes hauling off entire loads at

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