This subculture has been around for over 50 years. Dekotora became popular by the Torakku Yarô (Truck Rascals) film series. It followed the antics of two truckers in decked-out trucks.

The city of Mitchell’s most recent addition is a $2.25 million recycling transfer station at the Mitchell Regional Landfill, and has been operational for two weeks. “Just because it's plastic, doesn't ...