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Wilson County solid waste staff urges new rules as out‑of‑county users strain convenience centers
Summary
At the June 5 Wilson County Urban Type Facility Board meeting, solid waste presenter Cindy Lynch reported increased loads from out‑of‑county users, recommended new convenience‑center rules and discussed changing closing times; the board approved the landfill report and a request to haul 31 jump tires to Rockwood.
Wilson County solid waste staff told the Urban Type Facility Board on June 5 that out‑of‑county users and large contractor loads are increasing wear on convenience centers and driving a need for new rules and adjusted closing procedures.
The report, delivered by Cindy Lynch, noted May landfill revenue of $22,008 and said fiscal‑year‑to‑date revenue was $376,000 higher than the same period last year. Lynch told the board the county sent about 42 more tons to Smith County this past month and spent roughly $155 more on tipping fees in 2025 than in 2024. She also said recycling tonnage rose by about 57 tons while recycling revenue fell by about $761, and the county pulled 519 loads from convenience centers — an…
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