(ALMAVILLE) Listeners notified WGNS of a situation at the Almaville Convenience Center at 7693 Almaville Road, off I-840. Bumper-to-bumper traffic and several deputies turned out to be a line of cars waiting to enter thel convenience center to throw away large amounts of Christmas wrapping paper, along with discarded bows and ribbons.
RCSO Public Information Officer Lisa Marchesoni told WGNS, "People are trying to get rid of Christmas trash, so there is immense traffic congestion at the convenience center. Deputies are directing traffic to help speed up the traffic flow."
Rutherford County PIO Lisa Kaye said, "The Rutherford County Solid Waste Department, Emergency Management Agency, and Sheriff’s Office have taken measures to assist with traffic issues at the Almaville Convenience Center. We ask that citizens remain patient as we try and manage holiday waste."
Christmas Tree Drop-Off Locations
Murfreesboro
Residents living within Murfreesboro city limits have two (2) options: Leave your living tree by the curb and it will be picked-up when "yard waste" is removed. The other choice is to take the tree to Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village (312 S. Front Street, Murfreesboro from December 26, 2018—January 15, 2019 (9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.). If you have questions, phone: 615 893-3681
Smyrna
Lee Victory Recreation Area
110 Sam Ridley Parkway East, Smyrna
Dates: December 26, 2016—January 15, 2017
Hours: 6:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m.
Phone: 615 459-9773
La Vergne
LaVergne Public Works Department
Roped-ff Area in parking lot
148 International Blvd. (Off Waldron Road)
615-793-9891
