The White County Commission approved a new ten-year plan from the county’s Solid Waste Committee with three main goals. Commissioner T.K. Austin said the main elements of the plan include streamlining the operation of convenience centers, emphasizing recycling, and completing the sale of the county’s landfill. Austin said it is possible that the sale of the landfill will end up ... Read More »
The White County Commission will vote next to enter negotiations with Waste Management to take over the county landfill. The Solid Waste Committee heard presentations from two companies Tuesday night who would manage the landfill on behalf of the county. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said Waste Management received a 103.5 while Republic tallied a 97.65. The proposals were scored ... 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 Steering Committee B will discuss the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to the committee last month, requesting support with funding and expressing concern about the state of the shelter. The committee heard their concerns and will have a formal discussion on the matter this week. In other business, Steering Committee A will meet to ... 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 »
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