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BFI Waste Systems Drops Appeal for Northern Expansion in Rutherford County

Feb 18, 2025 at 01:56 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, LLC, operating Middle Point Landfill, announced Tuesday that it has dropped its appeal regarding the Central Tennessee.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Jul 23, 2025 at 09:05 am by Producer

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr: 2025-26 Budget passed unanimously 21-0 Third year in a row, county has had a balanced budget (never has happened in the past). Third y.... Read More

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Middle Point Landfill Said They Were Prepared to Absorb the Cost of Tornado Debris, But Sent Rutherford County a $100,000+ Bill

Jul 27, 2023 at 12:10 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: See the UPDATED News Story on this subject HERE. Previous News Article - Earlier this year on March 31st and into the early morning hours of April 1st, tornadoes.... Read More

Rutherford County and City of Murfreesboro Opt Out of BFI Class Action Settlement

Jan 17, 2022 at 07:09 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced that the county will also be opting out of a class action lawsuit settlement from BFI Waste System.... Read More

Murfreesboro to receive $1 million recycling grant

Jan 26, 2016 at 10:16 am by Bryan Barrett

The City of Murfreesboro will receive a $1 million recycling grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) according to State Senator Bill Ketron.... Read More

Recycle Rutherford To Honor Local Businesses That Recycle!

Feb 24, 2018 at 10:00 am by Bryan Barrett

With the landfill nearing capacity, Recycle Rutherford is creating ways to bring positive attention to area businesses that go the extra mile to reduce waste. They will be pre.... Read More

Murfreesboro announces opposition to proposed Middle Point Landfill Class Action Settlement; Odor Control Measures Required of BFI/Republic Services Unlikely to Fix Odor Problems

Jan 14, 2022 at 06:51 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — People who live around Middle Point Landfill are all too familiar with the noxious odors that have persistently emanated from the landfill for.... Read More

What's That Smell?

Oct 03, 2020 at 11:49 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) What's that smell? City of Murfreesboro and Republic Sanitation officials are both trying to determine the source of a smell that comes and goes.... Read More

Focus on Rutherford County

Nov 28, 2018 at 09:06 am by Bryan Barrett

Deputy to the County Mayor Steve Sandlin interact with residents about growth, the landfill issues, expanding the archives and more.

UPDATE: Middle Point Landfill Confirms Willingness to Absorb Cost of March 31 - April 1 Tornado Debris Disposal Made by the County

Jul 27, 2023 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – WGNS has an update on the disposal of storm debris in Rutherford County and why the county mayor was surprised to receive a bill for the waste be.... Read More

Murfreesboro is looking at new ways of trash disposal

Jan 03, 2017 at 08:29 am by Bryan Barrett

A group of citizens in Middle Tennessee are tasked with the duty of finding a new way to dispose of trash in Rutherford County and beyond as the life expectancy of the Middle.... Read More

Continue To Report "Murfreesboro ODOR Concerns"

Nov 06, 2020 at 01:48 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Odor complaints from residents continue to be reported to the city as well as to Republic Services. Management at Middle Point Landfill have been conducti.... Read More

Water, Air Safety and More: Why the City is Fighting the 70 to 80-Foot Landfill Height Increase

Feb 16, 2026 at 02:00 am by WGNS News

MORE DETAILS: MURFREESBORO, TN — A significant legal hurdle has been placed in the path of landfill operators seeking to grow the state's largest waste site. On.... Read More

Recycle Rutherford Meeting 7PM This Monday

Oct 18, 2017 at 07:51 am by Bryan Barrett

How much time do we have before the Middle Point Landfill is full? This vital information will be covered at the fall gathering of Recycle Rutherford at 7:00 o'clock Monday (1.... Read More

Trash Talk Turns Serious as Middle Point Landfill Expansion Faces New Scrutiny in Ideas of Upward Growth

Feb 09, 2026 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

See most recent UPDATE HERE. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A simmering fight over the future of the Middle Point Landfill has continues to be not only a legal battle of s.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Announces Second Open House

Jul 25, 2023 at 07:07 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Point Landfill will host its second community open house in the Rosenwald Community Center at Hilltop-Rosenwald Park, 565 Mas.... Read More

Rutherford Forward: The Fight to Close Middle Point Landfill

Oct 30, 2025 at 11:05 am by Producer

Host Bryan Barrett talks with Melissa Farley and Pat Bacon from Rutherford Forward, a nonpartisan community campaign working to protect public health, safeguard clean air and.... Read More

Resolution To STOP Outside Trash From Walter Hill Landfill

Apr 09, 2022 at 08:53 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) At the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Board meeting last Thursday (4/7/2022), Rutherford County's Donna Barrett introduced a resolution that.... Read More

Solid Waste Board Meets 6PM Monday at Murfreesboro Airport

Nov 28, 2025 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board will hold its next meeting this Monday evening, December 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the conference roo.... Read More

Waste Management Developments Unfold in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tennessee - The ongoing dialogue between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Middle Point Landfill continues, with discussions centered around the potent.... Read More