Cumberland Solid Waste Use Old Cans To Make Christmas Tree
Showcasing the many ways to recycle, Cumberland County Solid Waste has recycled old soda cans to create a Christmas tree. The tree was made as part of a Christmas tree contest held by a Crossville bank. Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch was the brains behind the festive tree made of mostly green and red cans. […]
New Convenience Center Opens In Cumberland, Replacing Woody Center
A new convenience center has opened in Cumberland County, replacing a closed center in the Woody community. The new $100,000 convenience center occupies about an acre of land compared to the old Woody Convenience Center, which sat on about one-tenth of an acre. The Woody Center closed because the new Highway 127 North will cut […]
Cumberland County Leading Tennessee In Recycling
For the first time ever, Cumberland County has been recognized as the Government Recycler of The Year in Tennessee. The award comes from the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch said with this recognition, his department cannot take any steps backwards. “It’s kind of raised the bar,” Welch said. “It’s been difficult with […]
Cumberland Cancels Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Cumberland County has cancelled its Hazardous Waste Collection Day over COVID-19 concerns. The state was set to come in and help collect things that Cumberland County solid waste cannot usually accept. Cumberland County Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch said people will have to hold on to some of those items in the meantime. “Maybe some […]
