Republic Services presents 30-year "Rutherford County First" plan; commissioners hear mixed public reaction

Feb 5, 2025

Republic Services representative Mike Klassen presented a multi‑part master plan Wednesday that he said would invest $1.13 billion into Middle Point landfill operations and related programs while capping out‑of‑county waste and offering county residents free disposal for 50 years; the committee received the presentation as information only and took no vote.

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Republic Services representative Mike Klassen presented a detailed master plan Wednesday evening that he said would provide Rutherford County a long-term solid-waste strategy while keeping the county “in the driver's seat.” The presentation, titled "Rutherford County First," outlined financial offers, operational changes and environmental oversight proposals but was made for information only; the committee did not vote on a contract.

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