Sparta Working Out Details For Landfill Usage
Sparta officials working with Waste Management to figure out exactly how the city and landfill will define a new agreement. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city was excluded from the county’s deal with Waste Management so it is developing a completely separate agreement. Lowery said they are considered a vendor of the landfill and they […]
White Co. Weighing Convenience Center Options
White County is considering whether to move or close the convenience center located at the county landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the change is necessary because Waste Management will not continue to operate the center on their new land. He said Waste Management will not use the center due to liability concerns and […]
Jobs Safe After White County Landfill Sale
Nearly all county employees will keep their jobs as Waste Management steps in to run the White County Landfill. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has been in frequent contact with employees to dispel rumors about their job security. He said the county will still operate its convenience centers and still transport garbage […]
Waste Management Begins Takeover Process
Waste Management has begun the hiring process as the takeover of the White County Landfill now underway. Area Director of Disposal Operations Don Gentilcore said he is excited to bring innovative opportunities to the county. He said new employees will begin onboarding when the sale closes in early July. “We have several other landfills that […]
White County Finalizes Landfill Sale Monday Night
Ten months after agreeing to accept proposals, White County Commissioners finalized the sale of the White County Landfill to Waste Management Monday night. The landfill sold for $2 million. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson and county attorneys have negotiated the sale price since March. Robinson said he has been working to get the landfill sold […]
White County Landfill Sale Nears Completion
White County completed what it hopes to be its final engineering report for the county landfill before it takes its hands off for good. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the financial side of the contract with Waste Management is complete and he hopes to have the deal finalized in the next two to three […]
White County Deep In Negotiations On Landfill Sale
White County officials getting closer to an agreement to sell the county landfill to winning-bidder Waste Management. The county held an internal meeting Thursday to discuss the company’s most recent proposal. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county countered Waste Management’s initial proposal and has since received a new, modified offer. “I’m not […]
This Week: White County Will Vote On Landfill Negotiation
This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include […]
Bidders For White County Landfill Will Make Presentations Tuesday
Potential bidders will present their intentions to purchase the White County landfill to County Commissioners next Tuesday. The Solid Waste Committee will hear from Waste Management and Republic Services. Each presentation will be scored one to ten, based on how closely they meet the county’s wishes for the landfill. Each presentation will be followed by […]
White Co Committee Hears Company’s Proposal To Operate Landfill
The White County Solid Waste Committee considering a proposal from Waste Management to operate the county’s landfill under a lease agreement. Commissioner Derrick Hutchings said the company presented its proposal to the committee Monday night. Hutchings said the committee meeting was recessed before a recommendation was made. “We’re exploring all possibilities right now,” Hutchings said. […]
