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UPDATE: Life of the landfill ending - continued

Dec 15, 2016 at 08:56 am by Bryan Barrett

The issue of trash continues to be a concern for Rutherford County residents as the Middle Point Landfill is expected to reach capacity within the next 8 years. Murfreesboro M.... Read More

Murfreesboro not the only area struggling with the future closing of the landfill

Nov 06, 2018 at 06:47 am by Bryan Barrett

As Murfreesboro continues to look for ideas on what to do about the closing of the Walter Hill landfill... so do other nearby communities.Lebanon City Council Member Chris Cro.... Read More

What is ahead for the MIDDLE POINT LANDFILL

Oct 23, 2019 at 09:06 am by Bryan Barrett

WHAT IS AHEAD FOR THE MIDDLE POINT LANDFILL? Republic's new General Manager Jeremy Jernigan interacts with local residents.

Middle Point Landfill GM Mike Classen

May 24, 2023 at 09:07 am by Producer

Middle Point Landfill GM Mike Classen takes questions from the public on issues that concern them. What do you feel is the remaining life of Middle Point Landfill (an.... Read More

UPDATE: Middle Point Landfill

Apr 25, 2024 at 09:03 am by Producer

Middle Point Landfill's General Manager Mike Classen answers questions from the public:: Biggest concern is "smell", and Classen says 98% of their energy has focused.... Read More

A Discussion with Middle Point Landfill's General Manager

Jan 19, 2024 at 09:03 am by Producer

WGNS' Scott Walker talks with Middle Point Landfill’s General Manager Mike Classen about a potential expansion, recycling, and most importantly - solutions to waste co.... Read More

Rutherford County and 18 other Middle Tennessee Counties will have to find a NEW landfill

Oct 19, 2015 at 09:02 am by Bryan Barrett

The closing of the landfill in Rutherford County will also have a negative impact on places like nearby Cannon County. Reports indicate the site in Walter Hilll will close wit.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Holds Public Hearing Tonight on Middle Point Landfill Annexation

Jul 17, 2025 at 12:47 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council will convene tonight, Thursday, July 17, for a scheduled public hearing to discuss the proposed annexation of Middle Poin.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Approves Annexation of Middle Point Landfill

Jul 17, 2025 at 07:13 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — On Thursday night (July 17), the Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved the annexation of the Middle Point Landfill into the city li.... Read More

Monday, September 15th, 2014 (Oil Based Paint Collection to Landfill's Future)

Sep 15, 2014 at 11:01 am by Bryan Barrett

Bryan talks to Mac Nolan, Rutherford County Solid Waste Director, about an upcoming oil-based paint collection, electronics recycling, the landfill's future and more...

Middle Point Landfill's Limited Life Expectancy and Renewable Energy Projects Moving Forward

Jul 16, 2024 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Middle Point Landfill's Limited Life Expectancy and Renewable Energy Projects Moving Forward The life expectancy of Middle Point Landfill in Rutherf.... Read More

Trash problems for Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Residents Costly

May 29, 2018 at 05:18 pm by Bryan Barrett

Landfills continue to be a problem for Rutherford County Residents and a challenge that is going to be costly within the next 8 years. As previously reported, the landfill in.... Read More

QUESTION: Why do Murfreesboro Citizens Now Pay For Trash Pick Up Services?

Aug 19, 2019 at 11:33 am by Bryan Barrett

Some have asked how the City of Murfreesboro has been able to provide FREE trash service for citizens for years and now the city is charging as the life of the landfill comes.... Read More

Petition Circulating Walter Hill Against the Digging of Borrow Pits for Landfill

Aug 06, 2012 at 10:18 am by Bryan Barrett

A petition is circulating in the Walter Hill Community that aims stop landowner Richard Reeves from being granted a proposed Temporary Conditional Use Permit for a borrow pit..... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess talks about the future of our garbage

Jul 05, 2016 at 03:09 pm by Bryan Barrett

Rutherford County is going to have come up with new ideas on landfill options soon. As previously reported, the county landfill that is located in the Walter Hill community wi.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Rejects the Proposed Settlement with BFI/Republic Services

Jul 31, 2025 at 08:15 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Thursday evening (7/31/2025) the Murfreesboro City Council voted to reject the proposed settlement agreement with BFI Waste Systems and Republic Services.... Read More

Property Assessment Value For Landfill: $10.5-million!

Sep 06, 2012 at 08:38 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Rutherford County Assessor of Property's office has reached an agreement on the land value of the Middle Point Landfill. It's $2.3-million more than an administrative law.... Read More

Rutherford County Delegation OPPOSES Expansion of Middle Point Landfill

Apr 23, 2021 at 03:04 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Delegation, made up of our state senators and representatives, has strongly gone on record to oppose a request made by Republic Services t.... Read More

Landfill Life is Short in Rutherford County - What's Next for Our TRASH?

Aug 26, 2020 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

The Middle Point Landfill in Walter Hill has a life expectancy of less than 9 years, as heard in previous newscast. Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron is looking at new ideas.... Read More

Rep. Bryan Terry Files Legislation Requiring Local Support for Any Landfill Expansion

Jan 21, 2022 at 03:49 pm by WGNS

Representative Bryan Terry, MD(R-Murfreesboro) has filed legislation to require a letter of support from local governments for any application to expand or modify an existing.... Read More