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Murfreesboro City Council approves Solid Waste Fee Adjustment

Jun 19, 2023 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, May 18, 2023, to support continued adjustments in the Solid Waste Fee Structure toward a.... Read More

TRASH: City of Murfreesboro Details Landmark Environmental Agreement with Republic Services

Jul 24, 2025 at 09:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro on Wednesday released a detailed summary of a proposed settlement agreement in its federal lawsuit against BFI Waste Syste.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Moves Closer to Partnerships in Recycling with at least Two Companies

Nov 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron updated the community on new ways to handle waste, debris and more after several companies throughout the country submitted proposals on ho.... Read More

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Dump Truck Roll Over On E. Jefferson Pike

Sep 23, 2020 at 06:30 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A dump truck rolled over shortly after 4:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon (9/23/2020) on East Jefferson Pike at River Walk. The load of dirt was spread.... Read More

Trash in Storm Affected Areas

Nov 08, 2018 at 05:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County Solid Waste has delivered extra open top containers to the two Recycling/Convenience Centers nearest the storm area. Rock Springs Center at 4060 Rock Springs.... Read More

Oil based paint collection in Murfreesboro on Saturday (3/25/17)

Mar 24, 2017 at 09:52 am by Bryan Barrett

Oil-based paint only will be collected and properly disposed of on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Rutherford County Recycle Center, 1140 Haley Roa.... Read More

Two Part Action Line: Rutherford County Changes and the County Commission - On the second half of the show, we talk about Managing Pain Properly Without Medication

Sep 20, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

8:15 AM to 8:40 AM: Rutherford Co. Commissioner Craig Harris of District 15 joined WGNS On Air Tuesday morning. Today, he talked about changes that come with growth, state fun.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System donates to Veterans impacted by natural disaster

Aug 11, 2022 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

MIDDLE TN - Staff at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) delivered more than 300 personal goods today to Veterans and current servicemembers impacted by the deadly ea.... Read More

Appeal denied for Murfreesboro man convicted in the 2015 death of a Lascassas resident

Jun 20, 2022 at 03:46 pm by WGNS

An appeal filed by a Murfreesboro man who was convicted for killing a Lascassas resident in 2015 has once again been denied - - this time, by the Tennessee Supreme Court. In.... Read More

Woman Sought in Ongoing Phone Scam Believed to be Identified

Aug 12, 2022 at 03:38 pm by WGNS

In this particular case, a male caller, who reportedly claimed to be with the Sheriff’s Office, told a man that there was an outstanding warrant for his wife and that he.... Read More

Recycle Your Cut Christmas Tree

Jan 09, 2017 at 11:17 am by Bryan Barrett

Instead of throwing your Christmas tree into thegarbage and taking-up space in the landfill, RECYCLE it! Residents in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne all have recycle locat.... Read More

Oil-based Paint Collected for Proper Disposal Sept. 24

Sep 22, 2016 at 09:16 am by Bryan Barrett

Oil-based paint only will be collected and properly disposed of on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. This co.... Read More

Tennessee Does Not Rank Well With Waste Management

Dec 01, 2022 at 05:48 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) As many people know, Rutherford County has been in the midst of an ongoing problem on deciding what to do about waste as the life of the landfill is re.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council OK's Solid Waste Strategic Plan Consultant

Aug 11, 2016 at 08:58 pm by Bryan Barrett

In conjunction with Rutherford County Government, The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved the selection of Gershman, Brickner and Bratton (GBB) as the strategic pla.... Read More

Oil based paint to be collected and disposed of THIS Saturday (3/28/15)

Mar 25, 2015 at 09:31 pm by Bryan Barrett

Oil-based paint only will be collected and properly disposed of THIS Saturday (3/28/15) from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. This collection.... Read More

Republic Services Honors Memory of Beloved Walter Hill Teacher Katie Woodie with New Outdoor STEAM Learning Center

Aug 13, 2024 at 11:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Republic Services is partnering with the Miss Katie Woodie Foundation to jumpstart STEAM learning at Walter Hill Elementary School in Rutherford Co.... Read More

Oil Based Paint Collection in Murfreesboro This Saturday

Mar 23, 2016 at 10:46 am by Bryan Barrett

Oil-based paint only will be collected and properly disposed of on Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. This collec.... Read More

New Deputy To The Mayor--On Job Now For 6 Days!

Sep 24, 2018 at 06:43 pm by Bryan Barrett

(MURFREESBORO) Steve Sandlin is not new to Rutherford County government. He served for 24-years on the county commission. But it is a different job, and after 6-days on-the-j.... Read More

Murfreesboro has notified Republic Services of new contaminated spring on bank of East Fork Stones River

Dec 21, 2022 at 07:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — On November 21, 2022, the City of Murfreesboro gave written notice to Republic Services that a new contaminated spring has been found on the b.... Read More

Accusations of Ignoring Environmental Regulations Made Against County Officials

Apr 11, 2013 at 09:47 pm by Bryan Barrett

Several citizens professed that something smelled a little fishy out at the county landfill at the April meeting of the Rutherford County Commission, where claims were made th.... Read More