Mason Said Time To Find A New Convenience Center Site
White County Commissioner Roger Mason said it is time to pick up the pace on finding a new convenience center location. The Landfill Convenience Center will soon be going away as part of the selling of the facility. Mason said the loss of this convenience center will make it more difficult for the customers it […]
White County Approves 10-Year Solid Waste Plan
The White County Commission approved a new ten-year plan from the county’s Solid Waste Committee with three main goals. Commissioner T.K. Austin said the main elements of the plan include streamlining the operation of convenience centers, emphasizing recycling, and completing the sale of the county’s landfill. Austin said it is possible that the sale of […]
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 […]
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 […]
This Week: White County Discusses Animal Shelter; CPWA Talks Referendums
The White County Steering Committee B will discuss the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to the committee last month, requesting support with funding and expressing concern about the state of the shelter. The committee heard their concerns and will have a formal discussion on the matter this week. In other business, Steering […]
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. […]
