Rutherford County, Tenn. – Changes are on the way for the local landfill in Rutherford County. Former State Representative Donna Barrett serves on the Tennessee Central Solid Waste Board…

The board has the power to order landfill operators to not accept garbage from other areas…



The regulation takes effect December 31, 2022. On that date only counties that are members of Tennessee Central Solid Waste Board will be eligible to use Middle Point Landfill in the Walter Hill community.  Those counties are Rutherford, Warren, Coffee and Cannon Counties. That means waste from Davidson County will no longer be accepted in Rutherford County on that date.

Scroll down to learn what is currently in the Walter Hill landfill, including low levels of radioactive waste and aluminum dross…

 

Waste in landfill – Continued…

A 2019 report from the Greater Nashville Regional Council did not list any out-of-state trash coming into our area. However, there are other problems that can’t be wiped away…



Aluminum dross contains some aluminum, but consists mainly of byproducts obtained during the refinement of aluminum. The dross can become dangerous when it’s improperly stored in landfills. It’s known to be highly combustible when mixed with water.

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron stated…



Ketron further suggested...



WGNS will continue to keep you informed on the landfill issue in Rutherford County.