Novastus Dissapointed In Decision To Deny Expansion

Novastus Owner Kelly Warbis said he is disappointed in the Putnam County Commission’s decision on Monday to deny the company’s request to expand its facility and capacity. Putnam’s decision comes after several citizens made complaints regarding loose trash and the smell coming from the current facility. Warbis said he believes residents and a majority of […]
BZA Approves Zoning Exception For Novastus Expansion

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a zoning exception Thursday to accommodate an expansion project for Novastus. The recycling company already operates at 20 CC Camp Road, and wants to expand production. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the facility sorts out recyclable materials such as plastic water bottles, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals. Ward […]
Residents Worried About Burning, Traffic At Waste Facility

Several residents spoke during a Putnam County Commission Public Hearing against the expansion of a solid waste facility on CC Camp Road, concerned about traffic and emissions. Novastus takes recyclable materials from waste and converts it to fuel. The company wants to expand its current facility. Jennifer Willis directs a rehabilitation program for those battling […]
Novastus Plans New Processing Facility, Hearing Monday

A solid waste processing company has introduced plans to build a new processing facility in Cookeville. Novastus Chief Operating Officer and Founder Kelly Warbis said the estimated 30,000 square foot facility would be built adjacent to the company’s current facility off of CC Camp Road. Warbis said the company uses a sophisticated non-thermal system to […]









