How much time do we have before the Middle Point Landfill is full? Find out at 7:00 tonight (Monday, 10/30/2017) at the Recycle Rutherford meeting at the Heritage Center, 225 West College Street.

Rutherford County Solid Waste and Landfill Director Mac Nolen is the guest speaker.

He said, "Rapid growth over the last decade has increased recycling and trash disposal needs."

Nolen will discuss four options that he feels should be studied as possible solutions to this major dilemma.

Since taking over this county position nine years ago, Nolen has pushed to increase recycling as well as implementing more recycling containers at convenience centers, along with starting a single-stream recycling program in city and county schools.

In addition, he will recognize students who submitted winning entries in Recycle Rutherford's third annual postcard competition. That competition also provided teachers an opportunity to incorporate recycling into the classes.

If you have more questions about Recycle Rutherford or the community meeting at 7:00PM tonight (Monday 10/30/2017), contact Past President and Board Member Glenn Himebaugh at 615-893-8668 or e-mail him at gah@cannet.com.