White County Evaluates Eight Acres For Waste Management
White County officials moving forward with plans to acquire an eight-acre property adjacent to the old quarry site to facilitate the construction of a new solid waste department building. Commissioner TK Austin said the purchase became necessary after the county was unable to find suitable ground for a septic system on the existing quarry property. […]
McMinnville Seeks Input On Curbside Recycling Service
McMinnville exploring the launch of a new free curbside recycling program to increase waste diversion and provide a more convenient service for residents. Public Works Director Lyndon Bussell said the city is currently seeking public input through a survey to determine if there is widespread interest in the service. Bussell said the department has been […]
White County Residents Challenge Solid Waste Costs
“We went from losing millions of dollars to making over a million. That’s a big turnaround.” That is White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson, addressing concerns from residents about the Solid Waste Budget. Several residents said they expected expenses to decrease following the sale of the landfill to Waste Management. Resident Beth Rizone said she […]
White County Solid Waste Location Change Necessary
White County officials looking for a new site for the Solid Waste Department building, after the proposed site failed septic tests. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said one suggestion to resolve the issue is to acquire an adjacent piece of property. “I can negotiate with them with a contingent upon county commission approval,” Robinson said. […]
Failing Floor Forces South York Transfer Station Repairs
Fentress County preparing to replace the failing concrete floor at the South York Highway transfer station to ensure the continued movement of waste out of the county. Fentress County Solid Waste Director Michael Rick said the project involves pouring two feet of new concrete on top of the existing floor and adding a new ramp. […]
Putnam County Transfer Station Renovation On Schedule
Putnam County is expanding and updating its transfer station to increase waste handling capacity and allow for critical infrastructure repairs. Incoming Solid Waste Director Brian Reed said the first of the three-phase renovation project is expected to be completed by the end of August. Reed said the expansion is necessary because the county has been […]
Unconfirmed Contract Adds Uncertainty To White Co Shelter
The future of the White County animal shelter more uncertain today after a relocation effort seemed to gain more traction at last week’s White County Budget Committee meeting. Friends of White County Animals Vice President Amanda Goff said the animal shelter currently resides on landfill property that was recently sold to a third-party company. Goff […]
Waste Management Offers Funds To Relocate Shelter
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson told County Commissioners Monday that Waste Management has offered to pay the county between $500,000 and $750,000 if officials agree to relocate the animal shelter. Robinson said company wants to use the space to increase revenue through success fee collection. “They would, give us that money this, this calendar […]
Putnam Schools Upgrades Cookeville High Trash Compactor
Putnam County Schools investing $48,000 to replace the aging trash compactor at Cookeville High School to streamline waste management. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the current equipment has reached the end of its functional life after years of frequent repairs. Martin said the school system received professional advice that the unit can […]
Sparta Taking Trash To Local Landfill, Deal Not Finished
Sparta’s Solid Waste Department is now able to take trash to the White County landfill, something the city has not been able to do since the county sold the landfill to Waste Management. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city is dumping trash at the landfill on a cost-per-ton basis. Quick said taking […]
