Sparta Taking Sludge To Landfill After Acquiring Permit
Sparta will start taking treated sludge to the local landfill next week after acquiring a needed TDEC permit to resume disposal. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city has not been able to dispose of the sludge as the city lost access to the landfill once it was sold to Waste Management, and […]
Simple Things To Protect Your Pipes From Frigid Temps
With temperatures below freezing the next several days, utility officials are reminding residents to take simple steps now to avoid damage. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said water expands when it gets cold, increasing pressure inside pipes and raising the risk of a burst. He said letting a faucet drip is one of the […]
Sparta Looking For Landfill Deal To Deal With Sludge
Sparta Public Works facing issues with sludge, specifically related to capacity. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city has had nowhere to take the sludge since the landfill closed in 2022. Quick said the city is currently putting a band-aid on the issue by paying contractors to transport sewer sludge to Red Boiling […]
Construction Underway For Sparta Dog Pound
Construction underway on a new Sparta dog pound at the Public Works headquarters on South Carter Street. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the 24-by-30-foot facility will centralize the city’s Animal Control operations. He said the structure will feature five pens, running water and climate control, and a playpen. He said the building would be […]
