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White County officials getting closer to an agreement to sell the county landfill to winning-bidder Waste Management. The county held an internal meeting Thursday to discuss the company’s most recent proposal. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county countered Waste Management’s initial proposal and has since received a new, modified offer. “I’m not sure how many times we’re ... Read More »

This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include how solid waste is disposed ... Read More »

Potential bidders will present their intentions to purchase the White County landfill to County Commissioners next Tuesday. The Solid Waste Committee will hear from Waste Management and Republic Services. Each presentation will be scored one to ten, based on how closely they meet the county’s wishes for the landfill. Each presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer portion and an ... Read More »

The White County Solid Waste Committee considering a proposal from Waste Management to operate the county’s landfill under a lease agreement. Commissioner Derrick Hutchings said the company presented its proposal to the committee Monday night. Hutchings said the committee meeting was recessed before a recommendation was made. “We’re exploring all possibilities right now,” Hutchings said. “That is in no way ... Read More »