Waste Management In Charge Of Landfill
Waste Management officially took over the White County Landfill Monday. Area Post Collection Manager Steven Clark said they will be spending the first month will be focused on safety. Clark said they are working diligently on corrective actions so the landfill can better support the county and its citizens. “No big transitional changes,” Clark said. […]
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 […]
Sparta Searching For Solution To Silt Removal Problem
Sparta officials are looking for a budget-friendly plan to dispose of the silt generated by the city’s water plant. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said they used to take the silt to the local landfill, but the silt has been building up in two large storage basins since the landfill closed in August, 2022. Quick […]
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 […]
White Commission To Vote On Entering Negotiations For Landfill
The White County Commission will vote next to enter negotiations with Waste Management to take over the county landfill. The Solid Waste Committee heard presentations from two companies Tuesday night who would manage the landfill on behalf of the county. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said Waste Management received a 103.5 while Republic tallied a […]
White County Animal Shelter Located At Landfill, County Wants To Sell Land
A possible relocation of the White County Animal Shelter makes much-needed renovations to the facility impractical. Manager Sarah Lawson said the shelter is on the same property as a landfill the county is looking to sell. She said the shelter has 17 pens without heat, walls, or proper lighting. “We’re doing the best we can […]
White County Residents Express Animal Shelter Concerns To Commissioners
White County’s Steering Committee B proposed allocating $7,500 to the county’s animal shelter for repairs meant to keep the dogs safe this winter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to commissioners during Monday night’s committee meetings, expressing concern about the condition of the building and the dangers it poses to dogs and staff alike. The volunteers […]
White County Commission Approves $1.1 Million For Land And Truck For The Landfill
White County will purchase additional land adjacent to the current landfill to act as a buffer. It is part of a $1.1 million capital outlay note approved by County Commissioners. In addition, the commission voted Monday night to approve the purchase of a new front-end loader truck. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the […]
