Rutherford County solid waste

PODCAST - Rutherford County Updates: Smyrna Airport Expansion, Infrastructure, and Local Growth

Oct 28, 2026 at 09:54 am

PODCAST (Above) - On today's podcast of "The Action Line" on WGNS Radio, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Mayor Randy Allen to discuss recent developm.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Praises Court Order Halting Middle Point Expansion

Feb 11, 2026 at 05:46 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr is applauding a significant legal victory following a Davidson County Chancery Court ruling that stops the.... 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

Local Recycling Tips: What to Know Before Dropping Off at a Rutherford County Convenience Center

Nov 06, 2025 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Did you know that about 75% of the waste stream generated in the U.S. is recyclable? Local officials are reminding residents how to properl.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Clashes with County Mayor on Future Landfill Issues

Aug 21, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The debate over the future of waste management in Rutherford County has intensified, with Commissioner Craig Harris and Mayor Joe Carr ta.... Read More

Rutherford County Transfer Station Diverts 8,000 Tons from Landfill in First Month, Generates $653K in Fees

Aug 06, 2025 at 03:57 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County’s new transfer station has wrapped up a highly successful first month of operation, processing 7,965 tons of so.... Read More

Public Hearing Notice: Solid Waste Board to Discuss Recycling and Regional Planning

Jun 19, 2025 at 04:17 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee - Recycling has become second nature in much of the United States—and around the globe in places like Europe, Japan, and Hawaii. Now, Middle Tennes.... Read More

New Rutherford County Transfer Station Set to Open on National Garbage Man Day

Jun 16, 2025 at 05:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Rutherford County will mark National Garbage Man Day with the official opening of its new solid waste transfer station at 6000 Landfill Road.... Read More