Murfreesboro City Council Authorizes a Federal Lawsuit Against Operators of Middle Point Landfill

Ongoing environmental problems, including odor and water pollution, have led the City of Murfreesboro to file a federal lawsuit against the operators of Middle Point Landfill:

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland made the announcement Wednesday (8-10-22) afternoon. He says odor complaints are in the thousands:

In addition to the ongoing odor problem, the city has recently uncovered evidence of additional environmental problems at the landfill. The mayor calls this new evidence "a game change ...

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