Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

Middle Point Landfill Permit Request Sparks Renewed Debate

Dec 04, 2025 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - NewsRadio WGNS received this statement from the marketing firm representing Middle Point Landfill. "On Nov. 7, Middle Point Landfill operators submit.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill Operator Pushes Back Against City Allegations, Cites Data and Cooperation Gaps

Oct 27, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tensions continue between the City of Murfreesboro and BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, the company that operates Middle Point Landfill, over environmen.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Can Drop Off Household Chemicals Free of Charge Saturday

Oct 24, 2025 at 12:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host a mobile household hazardous waste collection event in Rutherford County.... Read More

Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste Created

Oct 02, 2025 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry and State Sen. Shane Reeves, both Republicans of Murfreesboro, directed the creation of the Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste to analyz.... 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

$890K Grant to Support Tennessee’s Shift to Zero-Emission Trucks

Dec 12, 2024 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - As President Joe Biden prepares for his departure, multiple federal departments are announcing end-of-year initiatives. One of these, the EPA’s Clean Heavy-D.... Read More

Joint Efforts Underway to Remove Debris for Douglas Lake Following Tropical Storm Helene

Nov 07, 2024 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

Local, state, and federal partners have begun coordinated efforts to clear debris from Douglas Lake following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Leading this critical rec.... Read More

2-Murfreesboro Lawmakers Stand Against Proposed Landfill Permit Modification

Apr 30, 2024 at 08:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - State Representative Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, and Deputy Senate Speaker Shane Reeves, R-Murfreesboro, on Tuesday expressed solidarity.... Read More