Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Planning Board Member Donna Barrett of Rutherford County presents her data packet and resolution to reject Republic Servicesâ application to expand the Middle Point Landfill at a specially-called July 9 meeting. Following the approval of her motion, the boardâs opposition to the expansion and this supporting data will be submitted to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for consideration.
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Board recommends state reject Middle Point Landfill expansion plan
Expansion would increase landfill capacity by 82.5%
Republic has another expansion plan
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will make decision on landfill expansion permit
Central Tennessee Region Solid Waste Planning Board member Donna Barrett, a former state representative, called for the unanimous vote because the 99.45-acre expansion permit application was incompatible and inconsistent with the 10-year solid waste plan. That plan calls for an integrated system for responsible solutions that are socially, environmentally and economically feasible.
Audience members Kelly and Matt Grago joined others at the Rutherford County Courthouse in applauding the board s 9-0 vote in opposition to the landfill expansion off East Jefferson and Lebanon pikes.
Middle Point Landfill expansion voted down in Rutherford Co.
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) â After pushback from neighbors and city leaders, the Middle Point Landfill in Rutherford County will not expand.
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced the news on social media saying, The Central TN Regional Solid Waste Board just voted down the expansion of Middlepoint Landfill. This will now be sent to TDEC. Thank you Darren Gore, Donna Barrett, Joe Whitefield, Mac Nolen and the other board members. Please contact the local state delegation and the Governor to let them knowâ¦..WE ARE OPPOSED!!!!
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